Category: Africa & International
DR Congo-Burundi border reopens after two-month closure amid conflict
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DNK International
- February 23, 2026
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By Xinhua. GOMA:The border post between Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Gatumba in neighboring Burundi officially reopened on Monday after more than two months of closure. The crossing was shut
Tanzania launches 20,000 solar home systems to electrify 120 islands
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- February 22, 2026
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By Xinhua. Tanzania on Saturday launched a solar electrification project targeting 120 islands across eight regions bordering major lakes and the Indian Ocean. The initiative aims to install 20,000 solar home systems at a total
Uganda makes progress in promoting mother languages in schools
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- February 20, 2026
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By Xinhua. Uganda is making strides in promoting linguistic diversity, multilingualism, and the protection of mother tongues, Minister of State for Gender and Culture Peace Regis Mutuuzo has said. Uganda has emphasized the teaching of
Libyan Presidential Council says killing of Muammar Gaddafi’s son undermines national reconciliation
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- February 19, 2026
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By Xinhua. Chairman of Libya's Presidential Council Mohammed al-Menfi said that the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, represents a blow to national reconciliation. Al-Menfi made the remarks
Uganda launches new five year strategy to fight corruption
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- February 18, 2026
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By Xinhua. Uganda's anti-corruption watchdog, the Inspectorate of Government, on Tuesday launched a five year strategic plan aimed at fighting corruption. Speaking at the launch in the capital, Kampala, Inspector General of Government Naluzze Aisha
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- February 17, 2026
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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84 Jackson, a central voice in America’s long struggle for racial justice, died peacefully while surrounded by relatives. His family confirmed his passing
Africa hails Xi’s AU message for joint pursuit of modernization, Global South solidarity
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- February 16, 2026
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By Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to the 39th African Union (AU) Summit has resonated strongly across the African continent and the wider international community. In his message, Xi announced that China will
Burundi assumes rotating chairmanship of African Union
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- February 15, 2026
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By Xinhua Burundi on Saturday officially assumed the chairmanship of the African Union (AU) for 2026 during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU in Addis
Four aid groups form alliance to protect children in Somalia
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- February 13, 2026
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By Xinhua Four international aid agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen efforts in promoting child rights and protecting children across Somalia from violence. Save the Children Somalia, World Vision Somalia, Plan International,
Rwanda Receives 161 Returnees from DR Congo in UNHCR-Facilitated Repatriation
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- February 11, 2026
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At least 161 Rwandan refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) returned home Tuesday in a process facilitated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), an official announced. The returnees were