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UN Backs Map Showing Africa’s True Size

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday backed a resolution promoting the use of a world map that more accurately represents the relative size of continents, in a move led…

By Ahmed Emam 3 Min Read
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France & Madagascar Resume Talks on Disputed Indian Ocean Islands
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France & Madagascar Resume Talks on Disputed Indian Ocean Islands

France and Madagascar resumed talks on Monday in Paris over the sovereignty of the Scattered Islands, a long-disputed archipelago in…

By Taha Sakr 2 Min Read
Funding shortfall hinders UN probe into rights abuses in eastern Congo
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Funding shortfall hinders UN probe into rights abuses in eastern Congo

United Nations efforts to investigate serious human rights violations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are facing major delays due…

By Taha Sakr 3 Min Read
A Chinese mining company operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo said on Monday that M23 rebels had seized control of one of its gold mines in North Kivu province and were forcing staff to work without pay under coercive conditions. The company, Twangiza Mining, issued a statement saying its employees had been taken hostage by the rebel group and were being made to work in inhumane conditions without security, medical support, or financial compensation. “M23 fighters have occupied the mine and are exploiting it under the guise of new Rwandan investors,” the company said, adding that the armed group claimed to be acting on behalf of these alleged stakeholders. The M23, a Tutsi-led rebel group accused of receiving backing from Rwanda, has captured several towns and strategic sites in North Kivu since resuming a major offensive in late 2021, prompting condemnation from the Congolese government and international partners. Rwanda denies involvement In response, Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo denied any link between Rwanda and the Chinese firm or its operations. “Rwanda has no connection to Twangiza Mining and is not involved in any such incident,” Makolo said in a statement on Monday, dismissing claims of Rwandan nationals participating in the mine seizure as “baseless.” The incident comes just days after Rwanda and Congo signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement in Washington, raising hopes of easing a long-running conflict that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands across eastern Congo. Despite the deal, tensions remain high in the mineral-rich region, where armed groups have long exploited weak state presence to control lucrative mining operations, especially for gold, cobalt, copper, and lithium. Strategic region eyed by investors The Biden administration has been working to attract Western investment into eastern Congo, hoping to secure critical mineral supplies amid global competition for battery metals used in electric vehicles and clean energy technologies. Analysts say continued rebel activity, such as the Twangiza mine seizure, threatens to derail peace efforts and complicate plans for large-scale foreign investment. M23 has not commented on the reported mine takeover, and Congolese military authorities have yet to issue a statement.
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M23 rebels seize gold mine in eastern Congo, Chinese firm says

A Chinese mining company operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo said on Monday that M23 rebels had seized control…

By Taha Sakr 3 Min Read
Tigrayan opposition alleges wave of arbitrary arrests in Ethiopia’s capital
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Tigrayan opposition alleges wave of arbitrary arrests in Ethiopia’s capital

A Tigrayan opposition party on Monday accused Ethiopian security forces of arbitrarily detaining ethnic Tigrayans in the capital, Addis Ababa,…

By Taha Sakr 3 Min Read
Sudan urges international community to designate RSF as terrorist group
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Sudan urges international community to designate RSF as terrorist group

Sudan has called on the international community to classify the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as a terrorist organization, accusing the…

By Taha Sakr 2 Min Read
Cameroon’s Employment Minister Resigns to Run for President, Calling for National Renewal
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Cameroon’s Employment Minister Resigns to Run for President, Calling for National Renewal

Issa Tchiroma Bakary, Cameroon’s Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, has formally resigned from his cabinet position to declare his…

By Taha Sakr 3 Min Read
Second Senior Biya Ally Joins Cameroon Presidential Race, Signaling Northern Rift
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Second Senior Biya Ally Joins Cameroon Presidential Race, Signaling Northern Rift

Cameroon’s Tourism Minister Bello Bouba Maigari has officially entered the presidential race, becoming the second close ally of President Paul…

By Taha Sakr 2 Min Read
Ramaphosa Fires Deputy Minister Over Unauthorized U.S. Trip, Triggering Coalition Rift
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Ramaphosa Fires Deputy Minister Over Unauthorized U.S. Trip, Triggering Coalition Rift

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Deputy Minister of Trade Andrew Whitfield after it emerged that he had undertaken…

By Taha Sakr 2 Min Read
African Union Hails Peace Accord Between Rwanda and DR Congo
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African Union Hails Peace Accord Between Rwanda and DR Congo

The African Union (AU) has welcomed the signing of a landmark peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of…

By Taha Sakr 2 Min Read
Mali says Islamic State militant linked to 9/11 killed in northeastern operation
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Mali says Islamic State militant linked to 9/11 killed in northeastern operation

Mali’s armed forces said on Saturday they had killed a senior figure in the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara…

By Taha Sakr 3 Min Read
World Bank warns poverty worsening in Ethiopia amid ongoing conflict
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World Bank warns poverty worsening in Ethiopia amid ongoing conflict

Ethiopia is among 39 countries where extreme poverty is deepening, driven by conflict and political instability, according to a new…

By Taha Sakr 3 Min Read
Armed groups linked to Ethiopia’s Fano movement said on Saturday they were pushing back against a major military operation launched by the federal government in the Amhara region, as intense fighting continued for a third day. The campaign, dubbed “Operation Tide” by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), was described by Defense Chief Field Marshal Berhanu Jula as a final effort to dismantle Fano militias, with claims that over 90% of the armed groups had already been neutralized. However, reports from local sources and opposition-aligned outlets suggest a more contested picture on the ground. Fano fighters say they have launched counteroffensives in multiple areas across Amhara. In the town of Maksegnit near Gondar, at least 16 anti-riot police were reportedly killed, along with several local officials from the ruling Prosperity Party, according to Ethio News. Clashes were also reported in Central and South Gondar, where the government’s mobilization is said to have suffered setbacks. Transport links between Gondar and Bahir Dar have reportedly been cut, and commercial flights to Gondar were suspended due to the ongoing violence. In North Wollo, particularly around Lasta and Kobo, heavy fighting was also reported, though no casualty figures have been independently verified. In Gojjam, Fano commanders claimed that they had resisted attacks on their leadership in at least 11 battlefronts. Social media footage circulating over the weekend appeared to show captured government troops in the region. The federal government has not responded directly to Fano’s claims. However, in a statement issued Sunday, it said “relative peace” had returned to many areas of Amhara, but acknowledged that the security situation remained below public expectations. The government also appealed for continued public support in its operations against armed militias. Independent reporting from Amhara remains limited due to media restrictions in the region.
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Ethiopia’s Fano fighters claim gains as government offensive enters third day

Armed groups linked to Ethiopia’s Fano movement said on Saturday they were pushing back against a major military operation launched…

By Taha Sakr 2 Min Read