Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have announced the capture of Goma city in North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The fall of Goma in the early hours of Monday morning followed fierce fighting between the rebels and the Armed Forces of …
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KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Saturday announced the recall of its embassy staff in Rwanda amid advances by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebellion, which fueled diplomatic tensions between Kinshasa and Kigali. The DRC foreign ministry said in a statement released late …
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NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | The delivery of 12 million malaria vaccine doses in 17 African countries since 2023 has contributed to a significant drop in caseload and fatalities among high-risk demographics including children, according to the Gavi vaccine alliance. About 5 million children in the 17 malaria-endemic African countries, …
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Since the pandemic, many major economies like the United Kingdom have tightened restrictions on visas. Migrant health care workers from Zimbabwe struggle as they must live apart from their children and spouses Harare, Zimbabwe | Gamuchirai Masiyiwa Global Press Journal Uganda | When Tanya moved to Ireland for care work in 2022, she …
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COMMENT | Prof. Freddy Kaniki | The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo is prey to various and varied conflicts, particularly the M23 war with identity crisis implications in North Kivu; the catastrophic campaign to uproot the Tutsi Banyamulenge in South Kivu; and the strategic social and economic destruction …
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Museveni Issues Executive Order Directing Internal Affairs to Stop Denying Banyarwanda Passports Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has issued an executive order instructing the Ministry of Internal Affairs to stop denying Ugandan passports to rightful citizens. Museveni in the order signed on January 23 said that he …
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KINSASHA, SOUTH SUDAN | THE INDEPENDENT | All major social media apps operating in South Sudan have been blocked, as the government tries to protect its citizens in Sudan from attacks. The action by the internet service providers, MTN and Zain is in response to the Wednesday directive by Juba …
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New Internet Society Data Reveals progress ahead of Key Conference. Zambia secured an impressive 6-point increase, followed closely by Kenya with a 5-point rise. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia | PRNewswire | As leaders in technology and policy prepare to convene this week in Addis Ababa for the Internet Society’s 2025 Internet Development Conference, new …
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | After steering Tanzania’s leading opposition party, Chadema, through two tumultuous decades of political battles, transformative campaigns, and unyielding advocacy for democracy, Freeman Mbowe’s tenure as chairman has officially come to an end, reports The Citizen Tanzania. In a historic and symbolic shift, …
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Ghana’s visa-free entry for African passport holders is the latest boost to efforts to integrate the continent and boost cross-border trade, cultural exchange, and regional unity. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Ghana’s introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for …
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