Congo Severs Ties with Rwanda Amid Escalating Conflict Near Goma

GOMA – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has severed diplomatic relations with Rwanda as fighting intensifies between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces near Goma, a strategic city in eastern Congo. The violence has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead and displaced thousands of civilians. The M23 rebel group, comprised mostly…

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Oil Refinery Fire North of Khartoum Fuels Tensions in Sudan Conflict

KHARTOUM – A massive fire has destroyed a significant oil refinery located approximately 71 kilometres north of Khartoum, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Both factions have traded accusations over responsibility for the attack. The Sudanese army alleged that the RSF deliberately set the refinery ablaze…

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Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum Set to Address Regional Stability

MAIDUGURI – The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is set to host the 5th Edition of the Governors’ Forum of the Lake Chad Basin. The event aims to strengthen regional cooperation in addressing the security, humanitarian, and developmental challenges affecting the…

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Nigerian Government Seeks Support from WEF for $26 Billion African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project

The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking the support of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project to connect Nigeria to Morocco and other African nations, enhancing regional energy security and economic growth. The development was announced by the President’s Spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha on his official X (Twitter) page…

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