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S.A Cabinet Backs AU & UN Efforts on DRC Conflict

Meanwhile, S.A's cabinet has reaffirmed its support for the African Union and United Nations resolutions aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a media briefing, minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, urged all parties to work towards a peaceful solution and an end to hostilities:  

today28 February, 2025

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WHO Investigates Mysterious Illness in DR Congo

Reuters reports indicate that the World Health Organization is investigating two outbreaks of an unknown illness in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo, which have resulted in over 50 deaths in recent weeks. As of February 16, there have been 431 reported cases and 53 fatalities in remote villages across two health zones in Equateur province, according to a WHO bulletin.

today26 February, 2025

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DRC PM Says 7,000 Killed in Eastern Congo Fighting Since January

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed around 7,000 lives since January, and according to Reuters reports, this is including both combatants and civilians, according to DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa. Speaking at a high-level Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, she reported that 3,000 deaths occurred in Goma, while 450,000 people were displaced after the destruction of 90 displacement camps

today25 February, 2025

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Sudanese Army Breaks RSF Siege on Key Southern City

The Sudanese army claims to have broken a nearly two-year siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on el-Obeid, a key southern state capital. BBC Africa has it that this development follows the RSF’s signing of a political charter in Nairobi to establish a breakaway government in its controlled areas. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.

today25 February, 2025

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In S.A, struggle stalwart calls for boycott of all goods to and from Israel

In S.A, struggle stalwart Frank Chikane has called for a boycott of all goods to and from Israel. Speaking at a Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally in Cape Town, he condemned US presidents Donald Trump's stance of forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, and called for accountability for what he termed genocide. Chikane urged global action to dismantle what he describes as Israel’s apartheid regime:  

today24 February, 2025

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Congolese Army Urges Deserters to Return Amid Rebel Advance

Reuters has it that the Congolese army on Thursday called on deserters to rejoin their units after rogue soldiers fired gunshots and looted parts of Lubero following their retreat from clashes with advancing Rwandan-backed rebels. The unrest highlights growing disarray within the military as the M23 rebel group continues its offensive, having seized two of eastern DRC’s largest cities and raising concerns of a broader conflict.

today21 February, 2025

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Botswana Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Rising Inflation

Botswana’s central bank has maintained its monetary policy rate at 1.90% for the third consecutive meeting, the bank announced on Thursday says CNBCAfrica. Inflation rose to 2.5% in January, up from 1.7% in December, but remains below the Bank of Botswana’s preferred range of 3% to 6% in the medium term. The country’s economy, heavily reliant on diamond exports, faced a contraction last year due to weakened global demand for […]

today21 February, 2025

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DRC Seeks Chad’s Military Support Against M23 Rebels

The Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Reuters, has formally requested military assistance from Chad to combat the escalating insurgency by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its eastern provinces. A Chadian official and a source from the Congolese presidency confirmed the request, following a meeting between Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Tuesday.

today20 February, 2025

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AU Summit Fails to Address African Conflict Zones Says Analyst

South African Political analyst Kenneth Mokgathle has criticized the recent African Union summit for failing to propose concrete solutions or interventions for conflict-affected nations. He highlighted ongoing crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where M23 rebels have seized Goma and Bukavu, leading to significant casualties, and in Sudan, where violence continues to claim lives and displace millions.

today20 February, 2025