Rwanda backtracked on Wednesday regarding an earlier announcement that oil had been discovered in Lake Kivu, explaining that it is still in the exploratory phase and seeking partners, The potential discovery would mark the first-ever oil find in this landlocked country in the Great Lakes region, “The good news is that we have oil,” said Francis Kamanzi, director of the …
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Editorial: Africa Eye Amid record-breaking temperatures in 2024, António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, urged governments worldwide to present new national climate action plans this year to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Guterres emphasized the importance of supporting the most vulnerable populations to the impacts of climate change, warning that time is running out to make …
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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a drastic decision to withdraw all reporting authorizations granted to journalists from the Qatari channel Al-Jazeera. This measure was formalized in a letter sent to the channel’s acting Director General, Mostefa Souag, and reviewed by AFP on Friday. In the letter dated Thursday, the Congolese Minister of Communication and …
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Recently arrived Sudanese refugees wait to be registered at Gorom refugee camp near Juba, South Sudan. Photo Credit: Refugees International South Sudan has long been one of the world’s most dangerous places for humanitarian workers, but the risks faced by local aid staff have been largely overlooked. As we grapple with an increasingly complex global landscape of humanitarian crises, it’s …
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In an operation against arms trafficking in Central Africa, the Chad-Sudan joint force has intercepted a substantial cache of weapons en route to Lake Chad. The haul, comprising 296 firearms of various calibers, including two RPGs and 17 pistols, was showcased to the media by the joint force. The seizure took place during a law enforcement operation in the village …
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