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DR Congo gov't condemns massacre of 52 civilians allegedly committed by M23 rebels

1 week ago | africa.cgtn.com | Halligan Agade

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of 52 civilians during the night from Friday to Saturday in the eastern city of Goma, allegedly perpetrated by rebels from the March 23 Movement (M23).
Sundowns, Pirates edge ahead in Champions League quarterfinas

3 weeks ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

Sundowns' Peter Shalulile reacts after scoring during his side's CAF Champions League quarterfinal against Esperance Tunis. PHOTO: CAF South African sides Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates took a step closer to the semifinals of the CAF Champions League following crucial victories in their respective quarterfinal ties on Tuesday. Sundowns edged Esperance Tunis 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Johannesburg.
Uganda’s military denies using chemical weapons in South Sudan

3 weeks ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

FILE PHOTO: A picture showing some soldiers from the Ugandan People's Defense Forces (UPDF)/CFP The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) has denied reports that it used chemical and barrel weapons on positions occupied by the White Army, a rebel militia, in the Upper Nile and Jonglei states of South Sudan. The UPDF said it neither possessed chemical weapons and barrel bombs nor operated systems designed to deliver such weapons. UPDF Acting Defence Spokesperson, Col.
Ghana unveils cost-cutting measures to cut government spending

4 weeks ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana's finance minister. /CFP The Ghanaian government will implement a raft of measures to reduce its expenditure as it aims to stabilize its finances and honor its debt obligations. Ghanaian Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson made the announcement on Wednesday during a meeting with a delegation from the World Bank. Government delegations to international conferences will be significantly smaller.
CAF unveils tournament schedule for Women’s futsal AFCON

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday announced the schedule for the inaugural Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament will be held from April 22-30 in the Moroccan capital Rabat, and all matches will be played at the Moulay-Abdellah Sports Complex. Hosts Morocco will play Namibia in Group A on the opening day of the tournament.
Humanitarian crisis deepens in DR Congo as preventable diseases surge amid conflict and aid cuts

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | Halligan Agade

FILE PIC: Congolese internally displaced civilians carry their belongings as they flee from renewed tensions from Kanyaruchinya to Goma in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo November 15, 2022. REUTERS Preventable diseases are sweeping through the Democratic Republic of Congo, with cholera cases increasing by 326, mpox by 269, and measles by 95 in North Kivu alone during the last week of February.
UN envoy calls for de-escalation of tensions in South Sudan

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

The United Nations logo is seen at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. /VCG The head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Nicholas Haysom wants South Sudan President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar to urgently meet and address their differences constructively to reduce tensions in the country. Haysom also wants the two leaders to jointly address the nation as a show of unity.
South Africa DP calls for self-reliant healthcare after U.S. aid freeze

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

FILE PHOTO: Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa. /CFP South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Thursday said South Africa needs to develop sustainable healthcare solutions amid concerns over its ability to care for tuberculosis (TB) and HIV patients without external funding. In January, U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily suspended all foreign aid for 90 days.
AU rejects attempts to form parallel Sudanese government

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

The African Union's Peace and Security Council has expressed its "grave concern and outright condemnation" of the recent developments in Sudan. /VCG The African Union expressed deep concern and strongly condemned the recent developments in Sudan, particularly the announcement by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its affiliated political and social forces regarding the establishment of a parallel government.
UN urges Sudan factions to protect hospitals and health workers

1 month ago | africa.cgtn.com | David Ochieng Mbewa

The United Nations logo is seen at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. /VCG The United Nations appealed to Sudan’s warring parties to do more to protect health facilities and workers amid an escalation in fighting. The UN said nearly 150 attacks on healthcare centres in Sudan have been recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO) since the conflict began. But the organization believes the real figure is most likely far higher than reported.