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🇿🇦 South Africa Regrets U.S. Expulsion of Ambassador Rasool
The South African presidency has expressed regret over the U.S. decision to expel Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, calling the move "regrettable" and urging for diplomatic decorum. The expulsion marks a significant escalation in deteriorating relations between the two nations.
The crisis stems from Rasool's critical stance on U.S. policies and comments on demographic shifts, alongside tensions over South Africa's land reform policies. President Ramaphosa denies allegations of discrimination, emphasizing the Expropriation Act as a constitutionally mandated process for equitable land access.
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🇦🇴 Angola's Cholera Crisis: A Race Against Time
As of March 2025, Angola is battling a devastating cholera outbreak, with 6,651 cases and 240 deaths reported across 13 provinces. The outbreak, which began in densely populated Luanda, has been exacerbated by poor sanitation, limited clean water access, and recent heavy rains.
The government, supported by WHO and partners, has launched a robust response, including mass vaccination campaigns that reached over 1 million people. However, challenges persist, particularly in rural areas with limited healthcare access. With the peak rainy season approaching, urgent action is needed to prevent further spread and save lives.
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🇸🇴 Al-Shabab Strikes Again: Beledweyne Hotel Attack Sparks Fear
On March 11, 2025, Al-Shabab militants launched a deadly assault on the Cairo Hotel in Beledweyne, Somalia.
The attack began with a suicide bombing, followed by armed gunmen storming the building. At least five people were killed, including local elders and military officials meeting to coordinate counter-terror efforts.
#Somalia
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🌍 Sahel: The New Epicenter of Global Terrorism
The Sahel region of Africa has emerged as the global epicenter of terrorism, accounting for 51% of all terrorism-related deaths worldwide in 2024. Countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are at the heart of this crisis, with Burkina Faso alone witnessing a 68% surge in fatalities.
The Islamic State and its affiliates remain the deadliest terrorist group, expanding operations to 22 countries. Their focus has shifted towards sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the tri-border area of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Weak governance, porous borders, and political instability have exacerbated the security crisis, leading to widespread displacement and humanitarian challenges.
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🇨🇮 Ivory Coast Opposition Unites for 2025 Showdown
In a historic move, 25 opposition parties in Ivory Coast have formed the Coalition for a Peaceful Alternation (CPA) to challenge President Alassane Ouattara in the 2025 election. This alliance, which includes major players like the PDCI and MGC, is pushing for electoral reforms, an independent electoral commission, and equal access to state media.
The coalition’s formation marks a significant shift in Ivorian politics, as opposition groups have historically been fragmented. However, challenges like internal cohesion and candidate selection could test its unity. With Ouattara potentially seeking a controversial fourth term, the CPA’s success could reshape the nation’s political future.
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🇸🇩 Sudan Files Case Against UAE at ICJ for Alleged Genocide Complicity
Sudan has taken a bold step by filing a case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The lawsuit accuses the UAE of complicity in genocide by allegedly supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group linked to atrocities in Darfur, particularly against the Masalit community.
Sudan seeks provisional measures to halt further violence and demands reparations for the harm caused. The UAE has dismissed the case as a "publicity stunt," denying any involvement.
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#Sudan #UAE
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🇸🇸 South Sudan Arrests Key Machar Allies as Tensions Escalate
The situation in South Sudan has taken a dangerous turn as authorities have arrested several key allies of First Vice President Riek Machar, including the Petroleum Minister and Deputy Army Chief. Machar himself is reportedly under house arrest as soldiers surrounded his residence in Juba.
The arrests follow allegations that Machar's allies supported the White Army, an armed group that recently seized control of the strategic town of Nasir after clashing with government forces. Experts warn these developments could jeopardize the fragile 2018 peace agreement, raising fears of a return to full-scale conflict.
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🇲🇿 Mozambique: Dozens Injured in Violent Crackdown on Opposition Protest
Mozambique's political crisis deepened on March 5, 2025, when police opened fire on supporters of opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane in Maputo. The protest, which left dozens injured and reportedly two children dead, has intensified the country's post-election turmoil.
The violence erupted as Mondlane livestreamed a caravan through the capital, with security forces firing tear gas and live ammunition at the crowd. This incident follows months of unrest since the disputed October 2024 elections, where Mondlane rejected the results and declared himself the rightful president.
Human rights groups have documented widespread abuses, including police brutality, arbitrary detentions, and attacks on journalists. The international community has called for restraint and accountability, but tensions remain high as Mondlane vows to continue protests, while President Chapo attempts to ease the crisis.
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🇸🇴 U.S. Warns of Imminent Shabaab Attack in Mogadishu
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has issued an urgent security alert, warning of potential imminent terrorist attacks by al-Shabaab in Mogadishu. The militants may target high-risk locations like Aden Adde International Airport, government buildings, and crowded areas. Car bombs, suicide bombers, and mortar fire are among the possible tactics.
This alert highlights al-Shabaab’s resilience despite ongoing counterterrorism efforts. The group has intensified operations in recent months, including deadly attacks in urban areas. The U.S. has suspended personnel movements and urges citizens to avoid public gatherings and stay vigilant.
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🇷🇼 Rwanda Condemns Germany's Aid Suspension Amid DRC Conflict
Rwanda has strongly criticized Germany's decision to suspend new development aid and review existing commitments, accusing Berlin of politicizing their cooperation. This move follows allegations that Rwanda supports the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which Kigali denies.
Germany's suspension, averaging 50 million euros annually, targets areas like economic development and climate protection. Rwanda argues that this undermines African-led peace initiatives and ignores DRC's violations, prolonging regional instability.
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#Rwanda #DRC #Germany
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🇰🇪 Kenya's Food Crisis: A Climate Emergency
Kenya is facing a severe food security crisis as prolonged drought, worsened by climate change, devastates the country. Over 2.5 million people urgently need food aid, with the situation predicted to worsen. Crop yields have plummeted, with rice cultivation areas decreasing by 54%, and livestock deaths are widespread, threatening pastoral communities' livelihoods.
The crisis has led to alarming malnutrition rates, with 29% of rural children suffering from stunted growth. Refugee camps are also overwhelmed as people flee similar conditions in neighboring countries. Experts warn that by 2025, Kenya’s food systems could face even greater strain due to climate change and rapid population growth.
Efforts by the Kenyan government and international organizations are underway, but they struggle to match the scale of the disaster. Investing in climate-smart agriculture and resilient water systems is crucial to secure Kenya’s future.
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🇨🇩 DRC Conflict: A New and Dangerous Phase
The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has escalated dramatically, entering a more destabilizing phase as the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group makes unprecedented territorial gains. In January 2025, M23 captured key cities like Goma and Bukavu, threatening to expand control over mineral-rich areas. This rapid advance, coupled with weak resistance from Congolese forces, has heightened regional tensions and raised fears of a wider conflict.
International efforts to de-escalate the situation have faltered, with SADC forces suffering casualties and Rwanda accused of backing M23. The humanitarian crisis worsens daily, with hundreds of thousands displaced and reports of widespread abuses. As diplomatic appeals are dismissed, the risk of a regional conflagration looms larger than ever.
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#DRC #Rwanda #Congo
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🇹🇳 Tunisia Stands Firm: Cutting Ties with the IMF
Tunisia has made a bold move by severing all communication with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signaling a significant shift in its economic strategy. President Kais Saied accused the IMF of overstepping its role and interfering in the country's sovereignty. This decision comes as Tunisia faces high inflation, unemployment, and a growing public debt, while negotiations for a $1.9 billion loan package remain stalled due to disagreements over reforms.
The move reflects Tunisia's desire for greater economic independence but raises concerns about its ability to secure international financing. Without IMF support, the country risks economic isolation, yet it may also open doors for alternative strategies. This development could influence other African nations weighing their relationships with global financial institutions.
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#Tunisia
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🇸🇩 Sudan’s Conflict Escalates as SAF Advances Westward
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have made strategic advances in south-central Sudan, capturing el Obeid on February 20, 2025. This victory positions the SAF for a potential offensive into Rapid Support Forces (RSF) strongholds in Darfur. The capture of el Obeid’s airport provides a crucial foothold for future operations, particularly towards al Fasher.
Meanwhile, in Khartoum, the SAF is consolidating control over the eastern bank of the Nile River, significantly hampering RSF movements. Drone footage shows RSF vehicles fleeing towards western Sudan, highlighting the intensifying conflict. The SAF’s control of Khartoum would enhance its military infrastructure and support future offensives.
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#Sudan
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🇨🇩 Escalating Crisis: M23's Rapid Advances in Eastern DRC
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a critical juncture as M23 rebels, allegedly supported by Rwanda, continue to make significant territorial gains. In a shocking development, a deadly mortar attack struck an M23 rally in Bukavu on February 27, 2025, shortly after leader Corneille Nangaa addressed supporters. The attack, which killed and injured several civilians, has intensified accusations and counter-accusations between the rebels and the Congolese government.
M23's capture of major cities like Goma and Bukavu has given them control over key economic and logistical hubs. Their advances threaten to destabilize the entire Great Lakes region, with fears of a broader regional conflict. The humanitarian toll is mounting, with thousands killed and tens of thousands displaced, while international calls for de-escalation remain unanswered.
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🇲🇦 Morocco Foils IS-Linked Terror Plot Against Mines
In February 2025, Moroccan authorities dismantled a dangerous IS-affiliated cell planning attacks on mining infrastructure.
The group, calling themselves "the Lions of the Caliphate in the Maghreb Al Aqsa," was intercepted in Casablanca, Mohammedia, and Azilal.
Authorities seized explosive materials and IS propaganda, revealing the group’s ties to IS operatives in the Sahel.
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🇸🇸 Uganda Deploys Troops to South Sudan Amid Rising Tensions
Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, as tensions threaten to unravel a fragile peace agreement. The move comes amid escalating clashes between government forces and rebel militias, raising fears of a return to full-scale conflict.
South Sudan’s volatile political situation has a history of civil war, with previous Ugandan intervention in 2013. The current deployment aims to secure Juba and support President Salva Kiir, but risks complicating regional mediation efforts as international concerns grow over a potential slide back into war.
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#SouthSudan #Uganda
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🇨🇩 Cobalt Chaos: DRC's Export Ban Shakes Global Markets
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sent shockwaves through the global cobalt market with a four-month export ban on the critical battery metal. Prices have surged by nearly 12% as the DRC, which supplies over 70% of the world's cobalt, aims to tackle oversupply and stabilize plummeting prices.
Major producers like Eurasian Resources Group and CMOC have declared force majeure, disrupting global supply chains. The ban could accelerate shifts toward cobalt-free batteries and push buyers to diversify sources, with Indonesia emerging as a key alternative.
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🇿🇦 Tragedy Near Johannesburg: 12 Lives Lost in Bus Crash
A devastating bus accident near Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport claimed 12 lives and left 45 injured on March 11, 2025. The bus, traveling from Katlehong township, overturned on a highway, sparking urgent safety concerns.
Emergency services swiftly responded, but the crash has left the community in grief. Authorities are investigating potential causes, including mechanical failure or driver error, as no other vehicles were involved. Hospitals are treating the injured, some in critical condition.
This tragedy has reignited discussions on road safety in South Africa, prompting calls for stricter regulations and improved infrastructure.
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🇸🇴 Somalia Faces Severe Humanitarian Crisis in 2025 Amid Drought and Conflict
Somalia is grappling with a dire humanitarian crisis in 2025, driven by prolonged drought, ongoing conflict, and economic challenges. Reports indicate that 4.4 million people could face acute hunger by April 2025, with 1.7 million children at risk of acute malnutrition.
The crisis is exacerbated by climate shocks, displacement, and a fragile health system, leaving millions vulnerable to hunger and disease. International organizations are calling for urgent funding to address these growing needs and prevent further devastation.
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#Somalia
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🇱🇸 Lesotho Fires Back at Trump's Dismissive Remarks
The government of Lesotho has expressed outrage over former US President Donald Trump's comments calling the country "nobody has ever heard of." Lesotho's Foreign Minister labeled the remarks as "insulting" and "shocking," emphasizing the nation's sovereignty and long-standing diplomatic ties with the US.
Trump's speech, which criticized foreign aid, specifically mentioned an alleged $8 million for LGBTQI+ rights in Lesotho. However, local organizations denied receiving such funds, calling the claim baseless. The controversy has sparked global attention, with many highlighting Lesotho's unique geography and cultural significance.
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#Lesotho #US
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🇳🇬 Abuja Protests: Security Forces Clash with Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators
Nigerian security forces dispersed a pro-Palestinian protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on March 5, 2025, using water cannons and tear gas. The demonstration, led by students and activists, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and condemned U.S. and Israeli policies.
Eyewitnesses reported that the protest started peacefully but turned chaotic as police intervened, citing public safety concerns. Organizers accused the government of suppressing dissent, while authorities defended their actions as necessary to maintain order.
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🇳🇬 Allegations Against Nigerian Senate President
Recent discussions have surfaced regarding sexual harassment allegations involving Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. However, it is important to clarify that these claims are not based on verified events from 2023. The information currently available refers to reports from 2025, and no credible evidence has been presented to substantiate these allegations as of now.
Akpabio has publicly denied the accusations, stating that he did not harass Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Legal experts and political analysts have urged caution, emphasizing the need for due process and credible investigations before drawing conclusions.
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🇿🇦 Massive Firearms and Drugs Bust in Cape Town!
In a major crackdown on March 4, 2025, the South African Police Service’s Anti-Gang Unit seized an impressive arsenal and drugs in Cape Town’s Bellville South and Stikland areas. The raid led to the arrest of two suspects and uncovered AK-47 rifles, grenades, and over 50,000 Mandrax tablets, alongside two kilograms of heroin.
This operation underscores the ongoing battle against gang violence in the Western Cape, which has been plagued by shootings and corruption. Authorities believe this bust will disrupt organized crime and pave the way for further arrests.
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🇷🇼 Rwanda Demands £50 Million from UK Over Scrapped Migration Deal
Rwanda has escalated tensions with the United Kingdom by formally invoicing £50 million for the cancelled Migration and Economic Development Partnership. This controversial scheme, designed to relocate asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda, was scrapped by the Labour government after legal challenges questioned Rwanda's human rights record and asylum system.
Despite the cancellation, Rwanda claims the UK failed to formally terminate the agreement, justifying the demand for payment. Diplomatic tensions have further complicated the issue, with the UK suspending aid to Rwanda over alleged military actions in the DRC, which Rwanda denies.
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#Rwanda #UK
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🇳🇬 Kano’s Ramadan Crackdown: Hisbah Arrests Muslims for Public Eating
During the holy month of Ramadan, the Kano State Hisbah Board in northern Nigeria has arrested several individuals for not observing the fast. On the first day of Ramadan, March 1, 2025, the Islamic morality police targeted those caught eating in public, reaffirming their commitment to enforcing Sharia law.
This follows similar incidents in 2024, when 11 Muslims were arrested for the same offense. The Hisbah Corps, established in 2000, has a complex relationship with Nigeria’s federal law enforcement, as their authority is limited to reporting violations to the police.
These arrests highlight the tension between religious law and individual freedoms in Nigeria, sparking debates about the role of Sharia in a diverse society.
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#Nigeria
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🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau's Political Crisis: ECOWAS-UNOWAS Mission Forced to Withdraw
The ECOWAS-UNOWAS mission abruptly ended its visit to Guinea-Bissau on March 1, 2025, following President Umaro Sissoco Embaló's threat of expulsion. This marks a dramatic escalation in the country’s political crisis, which has been ongoing since Embaló’s contested election in 2019.
The mission aimed to mediate a consensus on the electoral calendar, but Embaló’s defiance highlights the deepening rift between Guinea-Bissau and regional bodies. With postponed elections and a controversial Supreme Court ruling extending Embaló’s term, concerns about democratic erosion are mounting.
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🇸🇦 Qatar and Saudi Arabia Oppose RSF’s Parallel Government in Sudan
Qatar and Saudi Arabia have firmly rejected the formation of a parallel government in Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), calling it a threat to Sudan’s unity and stability. The RSF, engaged in a conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) since April 2023, recently signed a political charter in Kenya to establish an alternative governance structure.
Saudi Arabia condemned the move as “unlawful” and emphasized its commitment to Sudan’s territorial integrity, urging all parties to prioritize national interests. Qatar echoed this stance, rejecting external interference and aligning with regional efforts to maintain stability.
The international community, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has expressed concern, warning that such actions deepen Sudan’s fragmentation. The conflict has already caused immense humanitarian suffering, with over 29,600 deaths and 15 million displaced.
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#Sudan #SaudiArabia #Qatar
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🇨🇩 Malaria Crisis in DR Congo's Equateur Province
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a severe malaria outbreak in its Equateur Province, with over 1,000 cases and 60 deaths reported since late January 2025. The outbreak, initially thought to be a mysterious illness, has been confirmed as malaria in most cases, though other factors like environmental contamination are still under investigation.
Health officials report that rapid disease progression is alarming, with many deaths occurring within 48 hours of symptom onset. The WHO and DRC health authorities have deployed a rapid response team to provide urgent medical assistance and investigate the outbreak further. This crisis highlights the challenges of healthcare access in remote areas of the DRC.
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#DRCongo
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🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau: A Nation on the Edge
Guinea-Bissau is facing a deepening political crisis as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo's term nears its constitutional end. The opposition insists his mandate expires on February 27, 2025, while the Supreme Court ruled it extends to September 2025. This dispute has sparked nationwide protests and calls for a "dead city" shutdown.
Embalo's decision to postpone elections to November 2025 has been criticized as an attempt to cling to power. The crisis highlights the country's history of instability, with fears of military intervention and economic struggles adding fuel to the fire.
The situation has regional implications, as West Africa grapples with democratic backsliding and coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The outcome in Guinea-Bissau could either set a positive precedent or further destabilize the region.
#GuineaBissau
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