Rwanda, DR Congo pledge to finalize peace deal by May 2
US-brokered agreement aims to halt hostilities, establish security cooperation
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At least 516 injured in explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port
The explosion shattered windows in the surrounding area, and footage shared online showed a mushroom cloud rising after the blast
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Tanzania lifts ban on agricultural imports from South Africa, Malawi
Earlier this week, Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture had imposed a ban on agricultural imports from both nations and also halted the export of Tanzanian fertilizer to Malawi
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Indian, Pakistani troops exchange fire in Kashmir, region on brink of war
Pakistan and India are at their lowest point of diplomatic relations in years, with India accusing Pakistan of supporting “cross-border terrorism” following the worst attack on civilians in Kashmir in 25 years
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War-torn Congo park turns to chocolate gorillas for conservation
To mark its 100th anniversary, Virunga National Park, located in war-ravaged eastern Congo, has partnered with a nearby chocolate factory to produce 25,000 handcrafted chocolate gorillas
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Gaza death toll surpasses 51,400 as Israel kills 84 more Palestinians
Over 117,400 Palestinians injured in Israeli assault since October 2023, Health Ministry says
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Congo, Rwanda set to sign peace and economic deal in Washington
The signing is expected to provide a pathway to ease the ongoing conflict, which has been a long-standing issue since the Rwandan genocide
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Gunmen kill at least 20 in attack on Nigeria’s Zamfara mining village
The motive for the attack remains unclear, but Zamfara has been plagued by armed gangs involved in kidnappings for ransom, often targeting both civilians and security forces
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China and Kenya strengthen ties amid global uncertainty
In a joint statement, Xi and Ruto committed to enhancing China-Africa cooperation as a foundation for world stability, emphasizing solidarity as a counter to the ongoing global turbulence
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South Africa calls for unconditional Ukraine-Russia peace talks
This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Zelensky for refusing to acknowledge Russia’s occupation of Crimea as part of a U.S.-brokered peace deal
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