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Kidnapped US Journalist In DR Congo Found Safe and Sound

A US journalist kidnapped by a militia group in Democratic Republic of Congo was found safe and sound early Sunday, a...

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Oladipo, Lowry, Porzingis Join NBA’s Africa Game Lineups

NBA standouts Kyle Lowry, Victor Oladipo and Kristaps Porzingis were among the players named by the league Thursday to...

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Sudan Party Warns Extended US Sanctions May Encourage Unrest

The party of Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir said Thursday it would hold the United States responsible for any...

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South Sudan Forces Launch Fresh Offensive Against Rebels

South Sudan government forces have launched an offensive towards a rebel stronghold in the north of the country, the UN...

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Sudan Halts Talks After Trump Extends Sanctions

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday suspended negotiations with Washington aimed at ending sanctions against...

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Sudan Regrets US Decision To Extend Sanctions But Still Hopeful

Sudan voiced regret on Wednesday over a US decision to keep sanctions in place for another three months but expressed...

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Washington Extends Review Period For Sudan Sanctions

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday opted to extend by three months the deadline on whether to lift decades-old...

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Sudan May Return To War If US Keeps Sanctions

Sudan could fall back into war if Washington fails to lift decades-old sanctions, Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour has...

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Sudan Hopes Trump Takes ‘courageous’ Decision To Lift Sanctions

Hopes are running high in Sudan that US President Donald Trump will decide this week to lift Washington's sanctions on...

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South Sudan Marks Another Year of Freedom Without Peace

South Sudan on Sunday marked its sixth independence anniversary in muted fashion, with no official celebration as the...

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Barefoot and Alone, Children Flee Brutal S. Sudan War

Her feet bare and her hometown in flames, Nyadet walked east alone, eating food given to her by strangers and following...

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AU Chief ‘frustrated’ By African Inaction On Famine

African Union head Moussa Faki Mahamat on Monday criticised member states for a lack of solidarity shown to nations on...

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Sudan’s Bashir Plans Maiden Russia Trip

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir will visit Moscow for the first time in August following an invitation from his...

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Sudan Extends Ceasefire In 3 Conflict Zones

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir on Sunday extended a unilateral ceasefire for nearly four months in the war-torn...

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President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod For Start Of Barracks Regeneration Project

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 30th June, 2017, cut the sod for the...

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Sudan Defends Human Rights Record Against US Criticism

Sudan insisted on Saturday that it respected media and religious freedoms after the United States said it was "very...

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Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod For Start of Barracks Regeneration Project

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, June 30 cut the sod for the commencement of the National Barracks...

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Sudan Hopes US Travel Ban Won’t Harm Sanctions Bid

Sudan expressed hopes on Tuesday that a US court's decision to partially reinstate a travel ban that includes its...

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WFP Chief Urges EU To Step Up Funds For Africa Famine

The UN food agency's director urged the European Union on Monday to help raise the $1 billion needed over the next few...