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Africa News Tonight: Rebels call ceasefire in DRC, UNICEF warns of DRC displacement crisis, Darfur refugees describe harrowing conditions - February 04, 2025
The alliance of rebel groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting today, but the DRC government is dismissive of the move. UNICEF says the number of displaced people in the eastern DRC has surged the past few days because to fighting between Congolese forces and M23 rebels. On Chad’s border with Darfur, VOA met with refugees who tell harrowing stories of what the United States has described as acts of genocide in Sudan, allegedly by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
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Goma slowly returns to life after days of fighting - February 03, 2025
The fall of Goma has rattled Africa, causing international condemnation and fears of a humanitarian crisis. Residents say eastern DRC’s largest city is cautiously coming back to life after days of intense fighting. The Congolese Red Cross and ICRC said at least 700 people were killed in the battle over Goma. Zihindula Mulegwa, attorney and former spokesman for former DRC President Joseph Kabila tells VOA's Paul Ndiho the rebels have vow to march to Kinshasa.
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South Africa reacts to US move to cut aid to the nation - February 03, 2025
South Africa’s government and citizens say they’re shocked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to cut all aid to the country.
Trump said in a post on X that South Africa is doing “terrible things,” including confiscating land, which he describes as a “human rights violation.” As Darren Taylor reports, the Pretoria government says it hasn’t seized any land.
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Africa News Tonight: Hospitals overflow in Goma, South Africans surprised by Trump aid threat, big trade sends Doncic to the NBA’s Lakers - February 03, 2025
Hospitals are overflowing with wounded patients in Goma, the largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as rebels consolidate their hold after a week of fighting. South Africa’s coalition government and many citizens say they’re shocked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement he will cut American aid to the country. In a surprise trade, the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks trade star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, while LA’s Max Christie heads to Dallas.
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Africa News Tonight - January 31, 2025
Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.
Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics and the African diaspora.
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