3 h. ago DOH says public to take precautions after three Mpox cases detected

It was found the strain of Mpox virus is currently circulating in the DRC and Uganda.

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4 h. ago SANDF’s Sgt William Eddie Cola to be buried in EC on Saturday

Sgt Cola was among the 14 SANDF members who died during a skirmish in the eastern DRC in January.

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36 h. ago Western Cape to Invest R18 Billion in Healthcare Upgrades, Promising Modern Facilities

The Western Cape government plans to channel more than R18 billion into healthcare infrastructure over the next ten years, with a significant portion of this budget earmarked for the long-awaited Tygerberg Hospital modernization project. A public-private partnership, the initiative will replace the aging Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town with two advanced healthcare facilities. Speaking during… Read More »Western Cape to Invest R18 Billion in Healthcare Upgrades, Promising Modern Facilities The post Western Cape to Invest R18 Billion in Healthcare Upgrades, Promising Modern Facilities first appeared on iAfrica.

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58 h. ago M23 says they are committed to political solution to conflict in DRC

The M23 rebels say they are committed to a political solution in the DRC.

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4 d. ago Evacuation of injured Sandf members from DRC to begin this week

It remains unclear how many soldiers will be brought back to South Africa from the DRC.

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5 d. ago SANDF member Staff Sergeant Ishmael Molahlehi being laid to rest

Molahlehi is one of the 14 SANDF soldiers who perished in the eastern DRC last month.

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6 d. ago Ethiopian Bondholders Dispute IMF’s Debt Relief Assessment Amid Export Surge

Investors holding Ethiopia’s defaulted $1 billion bond have contested the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) evaluation of the country’s debt relief needs. They argue that the IMF has underestimated the positive impact of increased gold and coffee exports on Ethiopia’s financial recovery. The bondholder committee, which owns 40% of the debt, claims that the IMF’s projections… Read More »Ethiopian Bondholders Dispute IMF’s Debt Relief Assessment Amid Export Surge The post Ethiopian Bondholders Dispute IMF’s Debt Relief Assessment Amid Export Surge first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago UNSC adopts draft resolution on immediate ceasefire in DRC conflict

The resolution also called on the Rwanda Defence Forces to cease supporting the M23.

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7 d. ago Kinshasa Requests N’djamena’s Help with Countering M23 Forces

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally requested military assistance from Chad to combat the Rwanda-backed M23 insurgency in its eastern region. According to a statement posted on President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno’s official Facebook page, Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration conveyed President Felix Tshisekedi’s plea in a meeting held this week. Although no… Read More »Kinshasa Requests N’djamena’s Help with Countering M23 Forces The post Kinshasa Requests N’djamena’s Help with Countering M23 Forces first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago UN calls for urgent steps to avert wider regional war in DRC

The M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda's Armed Force, has continued to make advances into DRC.

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8 d. ago Congo asks Chad for military support to help fight rebels: sources

Democratic Republic of Congo has asked Chad for military support to help fight M23 rebels.

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9 d. ago Coffee entrepreneur’s dreams in DRC grind to halt during M23 advance

As the Congolese army withdrew, armed youths looted businesses, according to local residents.

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9 d. ago No EU Lifeline: Africa Forced to Find Alternatives After USAID Cuts

The European Union has stated it cannot make up the shortfall caused by the US’s suspension of aid across sub-Saharan Africa. Although the EU remains committed to its own humanitarian programs, officials admit that the scale of the deficit—left by the Trump administration’s 90-day halt of USAID spending—far exceeds their capacity to respond. This abrupt… Read More »No EU Lifeline: Africa Forced to Find Alternatives After USAID Cuts The post No EU Lifeline: Africa Forced to Find Alternatives After USAID Cuts first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Family of fallen SANDF soldier calls for return of remaining troops

The fallen troops were killed during conflict between DRC army forces and M23 rebels.

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1 week ago Mauritius: Africa’s Most Overcrowded Island Remains a Top Tourist Destination

Despite becoming Africa’s most densely populated island, Mauritius continues to attract millions of tourists. Its stunning beaches and luxury resorts make it a dream destination, but growing visitor numbers are beginning to overwhelm its infrastructure. Popular spots like Le Morne Beach and Black River Gorges are feeling the strain, with overcrowding affecting the once serene… Read More »Mauritius: Africa’s Most Overcrowded Island Remains a Top Tourist Destination The post Mauritius: Africa’s Most Overcrowded Island Remains a Top Tourist Destination first appeared on iAfrica.

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