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Trump Says Iran Deal Talks Near Completion

Donald Trump has said negotiations over a potential agreement with Iran are “largely negotiated,” signalling what he described as significant progress toward a deal that could include the reopening and protection of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important
May 25, 2026

Ibrahim Traoré Challenges African Union on DRC Crisis

President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traoré, has publicly addressed the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), directly confronting the African Union (AU) over its response to the ongoing violence and instability in the region. Traoré’s remarks come amid
January 31, 2025

M23 Rebels Aim for Kinshasa, Gov’t Deploy Forces

Tensions are rising in Eastern Congo as the M23 rebels, who are backed by Rwanda, announced on Thursday that they intend to push their fight all the way to Kinshasa, the country’s capital. This bold statement comes as President Félix Tshisekedi calls
January 31, 2025

Passenger Jet and Military Helicopter Collide Midair

A devastating midair collision near Reagan National Airport has left at least 19 people confirmed dead, with fears that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue. The accident, which occurred on a clear night, involved an American Eagle passenger jet
January 30, 2025

East Africa Expands Cancer Screening to Save Lives

Women and girls across Kenya and Tanzania are set to benefit from a groundbreaking initiative aimed at increasing access to breast and cervical cancer screening, as well as life-saving vaccinations. The East Africa Comprehensive Cancer Project, backed by a Sh27 billion partnership,
January 30, 2025

Tshisekedi Skips EAC Summit, Backs SADC Peace Efforts

As the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) worsens, President Félix Tshisekedi has chosen to engage with southern African leaders rather than attend an East African Community (EAC) summit aimed at addressing the crisis. His absence from the emergency meeting,
January 30, 2025

ECOWAS Acknowledges Exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially confirmed the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the regional bloc, marking a significant shift in the political and economic landscape of West Africa. The announcement, made on January 29,
January 30, 2025
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