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Rwanda and Congo meet on a peace deal, but delays persist in troop withdrawals and joint efforts to disarm militia groups

KEY POINTS Rwandan President Paul Kagame has appointed Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva as the new prime minister, replacing Edouard Ngirente. Nsengiyumva, a central bank official with a PhD in economics, was …

KEY POINTS Nigerian troops killed Boko Haram commander Ibn Khalid and 17 other terrorists in Borno and Adamawa States. Military recovered weapons, ammunition, and a terrorist camcorder; injured militants fled …

KEY POINTS South Africa’s inflation rose slightly to 3.0% in June, staying within the central bank’s target range and prompting speculation of further rate cuts. Analysts argue that the current …

KEY POINTS Nigeria secured 90 terrorism-related convictions out of over 730 prosecuted cases, marking significant progress in counterterrorism efforts. The country is preparing for a crucial FATF on-site evaluation as …

KEY POINTS The African Development Bank has approved a $116.4 million loan to Morocco for climate-resilient, sustainable farming. The funding prioritizes women and youth, aiming to increase food security and …

KEY POINTS DR Congo and M23 rebels signed a ceasefire in Doha to halt violence in the conflict-ridden east, following earlier failed attempts. The deal demands M23’s withdrawal from occupied …

KEY POINTS France has officially handed over its last military bases in Senegal, ending a 65-year presence. President Faye emphasized Senegal’s sovereignty and called for an equal partnership with France. …

KEY POINTS At least five people were killed in a night attack by ADF rebels in Katerrain, North Kivu. The attackers disguised themselves as local militia and used machetes during …

KEY POINTS Former President Buhari died at 82 in a London hospital and will be buried in Daura. Tributes praise his integrity, while critics cite economic hardship and disunity under …