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Netherlands to Return 119 Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Netherlands has pledged to repatriate 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a major step in addressing colonial-era cultural restitution.…

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South Africa Urges Global Unity as Africa Hosts First G20 Meeting

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for enhanced international cooperation to confront global challenges during the opening of the G20…

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Senegal Expands Efforts to Ease Cost of Living Amid Inflation Pressures

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday unveiled a new round of government measures aimed at lowering the cost of…

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Kenya to Secure $1.5 Billion UAE Loan to Stabilize Economy

Kenya is set to receive a $1.5 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of next…

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Zambia’s Hichilema Overhauls Cabinet to Strengthen Leadership Before 2026 Elections

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has carried out a sweeping cabinet reshuffle, dismissing several top officials and appointing new leaders in…

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Sudan Recalls Ambassador from Kenya Over RSF Talks, Accuses Nairobi of Undermining Sovereignty

Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Kenya in protest over Nairobi’s decision to host meetings involving the Rapid Support Forces…

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Eritrea Calls Up Military Reserves, Restricts Travel as Tensions with Ethiopia Mount

Eritrea has mobilized its military reserves and imposed new travel restrictions on citizens amid rising tensions with neighboring Ethiopia, according…

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Update: Eritrean Official Denies Embassy Closure Amid Ethiopia Tensions

Reports that Eritrea has closed its embassy in Ethiopia have been denied by a senior Eritrean diplomat, adding a layer…

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Ethiopia and Somalia Initiate Talks to Resolve Somaliland Dispute

Ethiopia and Somalia have commenced technical discussions in Ankara to address tensions arising from Ethiopia's agreement with Somaliland. The memorandum…

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France Transfers Military Base to Côte d’Ivoire Amid Regional Realignment

In a formal ceremony on February 20, 2025, France transferred control of its military base in Port-Bouët, near Abidjan, to…

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Russian House in Ethiopia Launches Initiatives to Promote Russian Language and Culture

The Russian Center for Science and Culture, commonly known as the Russian House, in Addis Ababa has unveiled three new…

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Nigerian Parliament Probes Allegations of USAID Funding Boko Haram

In response to recent allegations by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has…

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