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Thursday, January 30, 2025

South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.

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DR Congo president vows 'vigorous' fight to halt M23 rebel advance

DR Congo's leader says the country "will not let itself be humiliated" after rebels seized the city of Goma.

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How a US freeze upended global aid in a matter of days

The State Department says the freeze was the only way to evaluate aid programs and defended the pause.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Congolese president snubs peace talks over Goma crisis

The announcement comes as M23 rebels tightened their control over Goma city, seizing its airport.

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Zuma's daughter to appear in court over South Africa riots, reports say

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting violence in 2021 following the jailing of her father.

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Outgunning Congo - the evidence that shows Rwanda is backing M23 rebels

Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding?

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World record signing Girma proud of Ethiopian roots

Who is Naomi Girma? BBC Sport takes a look at five interesting facts about Chelsea's new world record signing.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Italy's PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect

The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC.

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Nigerian extradited to US for alleged sextortion

The 24-year-old was flown to the US accused of child exploitation, which he denies.

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Peace calls mount amid conflict in DR Congo's key city

At least 17 people have reportedly been killed and close to 400 wounded.

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Holders Ivory Coast to face Cameroon at Afcon 2025

The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is made in Morocco where defending champions Ivory Coast will be in the same group as Cameroon

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Monday, January 27, 2025

Watch: Escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma

Footage shows people believed to be escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma, as M23 rebels enter the Congolese city.

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What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?

M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

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Nigerian star 2Baba announces separation from wife

Tuface, also known as 2Baba, is seen as one of the pioneers of Nigeria's vibrant music scene.

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Dam plan busted? World's biggest hydropower project in the balance

The DR Congo is planning to build a massive dam delivering power to millions of people - but it is not easy.

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Sunday, January 26, 2025

Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city

Explosions and gunshots are reportedly heard in the eastern city of Goma late on Sunday.

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Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring sister's life

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

Rebels kill 13 foreign peacekeepers in DR Congo

The M23 rebel group has launched an advance on Goma, a city of more than one million people.

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Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'

Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.

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Friday, January 24, 2025

President cuts short Davos trip as DR Congo fighting rages

Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says.

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