The agreement was signed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., April 25. 2025 (Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett)
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DR Congo and Rwanda Sign Agreement to End Ongoing Conflict

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed an agreement in Washington pledging

Kenya uncovers landmark ant trafficking operation involving giant African harvester ants. Authorities warn of new biopiracy trends targeting critical species essential to Africa’s ecosystems.
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Kenyan Authorities Smash Ant Trafficking Operation

In a landmark victory for wildlife protection, Kenyan authorities have uncovered an audacious attempt to traffic giant African harvester ants,

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Ethiopia Introduces Nationwide Worker Tax to Offset USAID Funding Loss

Ethiopia’s federal parliament has approved the introduction of a new tax on all workers and businesses in a bold move

Kenya Airways Achieves First Profit in Over a Decade, Eyes Strategic Investor and Expansion
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Kenya Airways Achieves First Profit in Over a Decade, Eyes Strategic Investor and Expansion

Kenya Airways (KQ) has recorded a remarkable return to profitability, posting a KSh5.4 billion ($41.7 million) net profit for the

Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, meet with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, Qatar (Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
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DR Congo and Rwanda Call for Ceasefire During Qatar Talks

In a historic meeting mediated by Qatar, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame

Somalia and Somaliland Deny U.S. and Israeli Plans for Palestinian Resettlement
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Somalia and Somaliland Deny U.S. and Israeli Plans for Palestinian Resettlement

Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland have dismissed reports suggesting that the United States and Israel approached them about

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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Central Ethiopia

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck central Ethiopia late Friday night, sending tremors through the Oromiya and Afar regions, which have

More Kenyan Police Land in Haiti to Aid the Fight Against Gang Violence
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More Kenyan Police Land in Haiti to Aid the Fight Against Gang Violence

Kenya has reinforced its leadership in the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, with a fourth contingent of 144

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Kenya Abolishes E-Visa (ETA) for Most African Nations

In a landmark decision reflecting its commitment to Pan-Africanism and regional integration, Kenya has announced it will abolish the Electronic

Cyclone Chido Leaves a Trail of Devastation Across Southern Africa
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Cyclone Chido Leaves a Trail of Devastation

On December 15, Tropical Cyclone Chido made landfall in Mozambique’s Mecufi District, Cabo Delgado Province, unleashing ferocious winds of 260