Congo and M23 Agree to a Cease-Fire in Qatar
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed militia M23 released a joint statement late on Wednesday announcing a commitment ...
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Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Candidates to Succeed Francis.
Guesses about who will be the next Roman Catholic pope often prove inaccurate. Before the selection of Pope Francis in ...
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Algeria Expels 12 French Officials
Tensions between France and Algeria, never far from the surface, have flared again as Algeria moved to expel 12 officials ...
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Trump to Name Right-Wing Media Critic Ambassador to South Africa
President Trump plans to nominate L. Brent Bozell III, a conservative media critic and fierce defender of Israel, to be ...
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The Foreman-Ali Rumble That Changed Their Careers, and Congo
The African nation of Zaire was elated. Its president, Mobutu Sese Seko, had struck a deal in 1974 for the ...
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Rwanda Cuts Ties With Belgium Over Congo Conflict and E.U. Sanctions
Rwanda severed diplomatic ties on Monday with its former colonial ruler, Belgium, which has been pushing to penalize Rwanda over ...
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Despite Congo Offensive, Rwanda Lures Athletes, Investors and Tourists
Since an armed rebel group backed by Rwandan troops launched a major offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo, professional ...
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Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
The United States is cutting almost all its spending on aid. The biggest loser will be Africa.For years, sub-Saharan Africa ...
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South Africa’s Play to Ease Tensions With Trump: A New Trade Deal
South Africa is preparing a new trade offer to present to President Trump, hoping to appeal to his transactional approach ...
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Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight M23
Its soldiers are underpaid and underarmed. Its ranks are riddled with factions pursing their own interests. And successive presidents are ...
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