Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/congo-rebels-attack-north-kivu-tshisekedi-cffa9b1c0d3a108b6e0db602a406cb2d The military of the Congo attacked 3 villages and killed 12 or more villagers on the eastern side of the Congo. The militants are believed to have been a part of an islamic extremist group. The president of the Congo has refused to have any discussions with Rwanda on the issue. The eastern side of the… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/congo-un-helicopter-attack-peacekeepers-m23-8cea229f51582dcd1f5cd758e618d532 In eastern Congo, an incident unfolded as members of the M23 rebel group fired on a United Nations helicopter, leaving two South African peacekeepers wounded, one seriously. The attack occurred in a region already marked by decades of armed violence. There are numerous groups vying for control and resources of the eastern Congo. The resurgence of… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/senegal-ecowas-election-president-macky-sall-76627f9b059e05c9d836aa98a1f74df1 The West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, is urging Senegal to stick to its original plan for the presidential election. However, President Macky Sall has stayed firm with his decision to delay it by 10 months due to an electoral dispute. There’s concern from the United Nations Human Rights Office and U.S. Senator Ben Cardin about the… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202312140472.html\ Prosper Africa is celebrating the one-year milestone since the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit with some impressive stats. They’ve closed 547 new deals, valued at $14.2 billion, showing a 67% increase from last year. British A. Robinson, the Prosper Africa Coordinator, is all about recognizing Africa’s potential. They’ve been busy linking up U.S. retail giants like Walmart and… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00087482.html The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum turned a decade old on November 4th. AGOA is a U.S. Congress initiative to strengthen trade ties with African nations. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai emphasized the intrinsic value of the U.S.-Africa partnership, citing historical and cultural ties. AGOA faces mixed reactions among African governments, set to expire… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00087917.html The head of Niger’s armed forces has refused a proposal from Ecowas (Economic Community of West African States) to release ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in exchange for lifting sanctions, as reported by the BBC. Bazoum’s family, in the dark about his status since a failed escape on October 19, expresses growing concern. Ecowas, convening on December… Read more »
