Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...
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UN reports widespread looting in Congolese city of Goma as fighting continues to rage
In his first public remarks since the M23 rebels advanced into eastern Congo’s largest city, Goma, on Monday, President ...
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South Africa: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for South Africa
A new Government of National Unity (GNU) has been in place since June 2024, which the markets have welcomed. The GNU faces difficult challenges: declining GDP per capita, high unemployment, poverty ...
Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, tightening his hold on ...
DR Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel ...
Herman Mashaba calls for South Africa to reassess its role in the DRC after 13 soldiers die at the hands of M23 rebels
Herman Mashaba, leader of ActionSA, questions South Africa's military involvement in the DRC after the deaths of 13 soldiers, ...
Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship is an attempt to undo the Civil War
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the meaning of the 14th Amendment to end “birthright ...
Congolese civilians caught in a growing rebellion face a terrible choice
Many of the millions of people trapped in eastern Congo’s escalating rebellion face a terrible choice: Retreat into Congo’s ...
'Mercenaries' From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports
The Rwanda Defense Force reported escorting hundreds of "Romanian mercenaries" out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
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African Ministers Welcome Bold Mission 300 Initiative to Expand Electricity Access
Announcement - African energy and finance ministers welcomed an ambitious new partnership to transform the continent's power ...
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The story of one woman’s fight to gain African independence from colonial rule
Eve Blouin, daughter of African independence activist Andrée Blouin, speaks to The World’s Host Marco Werman about a new edition of her mother's autobiography recounting her fight for African ...