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Germany is temporarily closing its embassy in South Sudan due to the worsening conflict. Why does a nation that sought... more
South Africa says improving ties with the United States is a "priority" after Washington expelled Pretoria's ambassador. Tensions escalated when... more
Rwanda has accused Belgium of undermining it constantly and cut diplomatic ties. Brussels is leading calls for the European Union... more
Zimbabwe faces a spike in drug use, particularly among youths, with 1 in 30 households affected. Economic struggles and high... more
Stakeholders in the fight against human trafficking in Cameroon are alarmed by the scale of the issue after security forces... more
Nigeria's drug agency (NAFDAC) is cracking down on counterfeit medicines, advocating life imprisonment and the death penalty for those involved... more
M23 fighters, backed by Rwanda, have captured Goma and Bukavu in the DR Congo, controlling all commercial points to Rwanda.... more
Kenyan President William Ruto's contributions of 20 million Kenyan shillings to the Jesus Winner Ministry and the African Inland Church... more
Since Ghanaian President John Mahama took office, thousands of government employees — including nurses and teachers — have lost their... more
Thousands of Mozambicans who fled post-election unrest to neighboring Malawi are eager to return home. Rights groups report that over... more