Civilian helicopter chartered by AFRICOM crashes in Benin
The helicopter was providing medical evacuation support to the Beninese Armed Forces.
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Over 100,000 displaced in DR Congo as rebel attacks escalate
A new M23 offensive in eastern Congo has forced over 100,000 people to flee their homes, adding to the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region.
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China pledges aid to build African rapid response force
During a visit to Nigeria, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s commitment to helping Africa build a rapid response force to tackle insecurity on the continent.
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Egypt hosts summit with Greece, Greek Cypriot
The leaders of Egypt, Greece, and the Greek Cypriot Administration met in Cairo to discuss ways to strengthen economic and energy cooperation.
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Air strike by the US eliminates 10 al-Shabaab in Somalia
US Africa Command confirmed that an airstrike conducted in southern Somalia resulted in the death of 10 Al-Shabaab militants.
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Mass kidnapping in Nigeria’s Zamfara state
At least 46 people, including women and children, were kidnapped by gunmen in a raid on Gana town in Nigeria’s Zamfara state, marking another mass abduction in the region plagued by armed banditry.
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Congo transfers 170 death row convicts for execution
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to execute over 170 people convicted of armed robbery.
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Somalia takes seat on UN Security Council
The UN Security Council welcomed five new members, including Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece, and Denmark.
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African leaders urge peace and unity in 2025
African leaders, including Kenyan President Ruto and South Sudanese President Kiir, have issued New Year messages emphasizing the importance of peace, unity, and cooperation.
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Islamic State claims Puntland attack, killing soldiers
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Somalia’s Puntland region, where suicide bombers targeted Puntland forces.
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