(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for allegedly defaming her The suit was filed before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday with Akpabio and his senior legislative aide...

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Botswana will increase its 25% share of the diamond trade with De Beers to 50% over the next decade

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KINSHASA, DR Congo — An unknown illness has killed over 50 people in northwestern Congo, according to doctors on the ground and the World Health Organization on Monday.  The interval between the onset of symptoms and death has been 48...

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Some 7,000 people have died since January in fighting in the eastern DRC, the prime minister said…

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Regional organisations are trying to find a lasting solution to the current conflict in the DRC.

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The humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is worsening as M23 rebel attacks continue to drive tens of thousands from their homes and claim hundreds of lives, UN humanitarians warned on Monday.

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BAMAKO, MALI — Mali's army said it is investigating soldiers who were accused by separatist Tuareg rebels of killing at least 24 civilians earlier this week. It is a rare probe of human rights abuses since the military took power...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite the political tension ahead of the Osun State local government election, the exercise commenced on Saturday morning, with Governor Ademola Adeleke casting his vote  Governor Adeleke cast his vote as early as 8am on Saturday...

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The Kenyan-led Multinational Support and Security Mission for Haiti denies losing officers during a gunfight with armed gangs in Kenscoff. Spokesperson Godfrey Otunge says news to the contrary published and shared on social media is "propaganda." Click here for...

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united nations — The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Friday demanding that the M23 rebels in eastern Congo immediately cease hostilities and withdraw from territories they have seized. The council also threatened sanctions on those who prolong the...

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UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Security Council will vote Friday to call on Rwanda's military to stop supporting the M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and immediately withdraw all troops from Congolese territory "without preconditions." ...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday recalled how he once challenged the former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, and told him that he failed to make history. Babangida, former military dictator, ruled Nigeria from 1985 to 1993. He...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool’s charge towards the Premier League title has slowed ahead of a trip to Manchester City on Sunday, giving Arsenal hope of closing in on the leaders. The Gunners can move to within five points of...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain in one of the standout ties in the last 16 of this season’s Champions League after the teams were paired together in Friday’s draw. Liverpool finished first in the 36-team...

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The continued occupation of North Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by the M23 armed group has “severely constrained” the UN stabilisation force’s ability to protect civilians and carry out lifesaving operations, the mission chief...

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The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has launched a $40.4 million appeal to address the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its impact on neighbouring countries, particularly Burundi, where thousands are arriving daily in...

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The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday that strongly condemned the ongoing offensive by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja, said former President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 election in 1993. Special Adviser to the President,...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In today’s digital world, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Instagram have transformed the way young people connect, communicate, and form relationships. While these platforms offer convenience and instant connectivity, they also come...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In recent months, Nigerians have been grappling with rising data prices as telecommunications companies increase their tariffs. This shift has ignited widespread concerns, especially among small business owners who rely on affordable and reliable internet services...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UN humanitarians have said that escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to uproot thousands more people to neighbouring countries where they face dire conditions without many basic necessities. UNHCR, the...

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Officials in Somalia say 130 militants were killed Thursday as Somali National Army troops “repulsed” attacks on four government military bases in the center of the country. VOA Somali was not able to immediately confirm the death toll from...

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The allegation suggests USAID channeled taxpayer money to extremist groups, including Boko Haram.

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Also targeted was Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston, an M23 and Congo River Alliance senior member.

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ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST — Ivory Coast officially took control of the last remaining French military base in the country Thursday as most French forces departed from countries across West Africa. Some 80 French troops will stay in the country to...

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London — Rwanda on Thursday described recent criticism of its Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain football sponsorship deals by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s foreign minister as a threat to regional peace and stability.  Earlier this month, DRC's...

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The M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda's Armed Force, has continued to make advances into DRC.

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Democratic Republic of Congo has asked Chad for military support to help fight M23 rebels.

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Archaeologists in Egypt say they have unearthed the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II, the first discovery in 100 years of a tomb of an Egyptian royal. The discovery near Luxor is the first of a pharaonic royal tomb...

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The opposition politician has been on hunger strike for over a week now.

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