Category: Development
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🇨🇬 DR Congo government rejects Kenya’s naming of consul to occupied Goma
August 17, 2025 The Congolese government on Saturday rejected Kenya’s appointment of a consul general to the city of Goma, describing the decision as “inappropriate”. Goma, located in eastern Congo, has been at the centre of a conflict between the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. It launched a lightning assault on the…
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ECOWAS’ new president, Julius Maada Bio, reiterates wish for Sahel states to return to the fold
As he continues his West Africa tour, Sierre Leone’s president Julius Maada Bio, has reiterated his wish that the Alliance of Sahel States will rejoin regional body, ECOWAS. Maada Bio took the rotating presidency of the Economic Community of West African States in June and says he hopes the good relations he has with Mali,…
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🇭🇹 Haiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes
Government says move aims to boost ‘fight against insecurity’ as armed gangs continue to carry out attacks across the country. Haiti’s government has announced a three-month state of emergency in several parts of the country as it battles surging gang violence. The measure will cover the West, Centre and Artibonite departments, the latter of which…
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🇺🇸 Media: US decides not to hold Africa summit this autumn
The administration of US President Donald Trump does not intend to hold the US–Africa Summit in September 2025 due to a lack of time and the low priority of the African track in Washington’s foreign policy. This was reported by Jeune Afrique magazine, citing sources in the White House and the US Congress, as reported…
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🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago removes Christopher Columbus statue amid reckoning with colonial past
The statue of Christopher Columbus, a controversial fixture in Trinidad and Tobago’s capital for over a century, was finally removed on Wednesday as the Caribbean nation continues to confront its colonial legacy. The decision follows years of activism from citizens and historians who argue that such monuments glorify oppression rather than heritage. The statue, located…
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🇱🇧 Lebanese Defense Minister Announces Plan for Hezbollah’s Weapons Handover
Beirut, Lebanon – Lebanese Defense Minister Michel Mounsa has revealed that the government has directed the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to prepare an operational plan for the handover of Hezbollah’s weapons. The decision marks a significant step in the ongoing debate over the Iran-backed group’s military presence in Lebanon. In a statement, Minister Mounsa emphasized…
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🇺🇸 Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels
The president has ordered the Pentagon to use the armed forces to carry out what in the past was considered law enforcement. President Trump has secretly signed a directive to the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain Latin American drug cartels that his administration has deemed terrorist organizations, according to people familiar with…
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🇳🇪 IS Exposes Sahel Terror Tactics: Radicalized “Lakurava” Group Features in New Propaganda Film
The Islamic State has released a new propaganda video detailing attacks across the Sahel, showcasing coordinated assaults on Malian and Nigerien military positions using motorcycle squads and technicals armed with AA guns. Most notably, the footage includes the May 5, 2025 Niger attack (18 soldiers killed), potentially marking the first visual evidence of “Lakurava” militants…
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🇱🇷 NASSCORP Announces Plans for New Hotel Project in Ganta
In a move to expand its asset base and support regional development, the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) has unveiled plans to construct a modern hotel complex in Ganta City, one of Liberia’s fastest-growing urban hubs. According to Mikerwon Zuu, NASSCORP’s Regional Director for Region Six, the development will not only enhance the…
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🇨🇫 MINUSCA empowers juvenile inmates in CAR with motorcycle repair training
Twenty juvenile inmates at Ngaragba Central Prison in Bangui have completed a motorcycle mechanics training program, supported by MINUSCA and the Central African Directorate of Prison Services. The initiative, part of the country’s National Strategy for Social Reintegration, aims to equip detainees with practical skills for a fresh start after release. At the August 2…
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