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CRACKDOWN: Nation Media Group in Talks with Military to Reopen Shuttered Uganda Outlets

KAMPALA — A high-stakes diplomatic and political negotiation is underway in Kampala following the sudden military shutdown of Uganda’s largest independent media houses.

EQUATOR@newsreporter Jun 30, 2026 15
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The DR Congo files case against Rwanda at ICJ over decades of alleged ‘abuses’

Kinshasa takes Kigali to UN’s top court over 30 years of alleged massacres, sexual violence, and forced displacement.

Equator@newsreporter Jun 27, 2026 47
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Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission following the earthquakes in Venezuela

The Chairperson extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift and full recovery to those who were injured.

Equator@newsreporter Jun 25, 2026 25
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US Targets, Dismantles ISIS Financial Networks Across West Africa, Europe, Middle East

Spotlights Nigerian-based individual, two others, six entities for helping ISIS move funds across international borders

EQUATOR@newsreporter Jun 24, 2026 63
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Cristiano Ronaldo latest goal for Portugal has seen him set a stunning World Cup record and provide the perfect response to Lionel Messi

Ronaldo then doubled his tally before half time, cooly slotting home after a perfectly weighted pass from former Manchester United team-mate Bruno Fernandes.

Equator@newsreporter Jun 24, 2026 47
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The AU commission chief calls for rapid assessment to reopen Khartoum office

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssef has called for a rapid assessment of conditions in Sudan to prepare for the reopening of the continental body’s liaison office in Khartoum

EQUATOR@newsreporter Jun 23, 2026 77
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Which things will it take for Africa to achieve open skies?

AFRICA__ More than two decades after African countries agreed to liberalise air travel, the continent's skies remain among the least connected in the world.

EQUATOR@newsreporter Jun 22, 2026 62
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The Somalia Assumes Seat on African Union Peace and Security Council for the First Time

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — Somalia Assumes Seat on African Union Peace and Security Council for the First Time — SONNA

EQUATOR@newsreporter Jun 22, 2026 77
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African Union Launches Call For Papers For Au Echo 2026, Focusing On Water Sustainability And Sanitation

The African Union (AU) has officially announced a call for papers for the 2026 edition of its flagship publication, AU ECHO. This year's edition is centered on the continental theme for 2026: "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063."

EQUATOR@newsreporter Jun 21, 2026 109
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World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast and Germany Clash for Group Dominance

TORONTO — The football world's eyes are locked on BMO Field tonight as Ivory Coast squares off against Germany in a high-stakes Group E encounter with knockout spots on the line. Meanwhile, South Africa's Bafana Bafana kept their tournament dreams alive following a thrilling 1-1 draw against Czechia, courtesy of a clutch, late-game penalty by Teboho Mokoena.

EQUATOR@newsreporter Jun 20, 2026 59
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Health Crisis: Outbreak Concerns Escalate in Eastern DRC

GOMA — Human rights and medical agencies are on high alert in the Democratic Republic of Congo as an accelerating Ebola outbreak spreads through North Kivu

EQUATOR@newsreporter Jun 20, 2026 38
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World Refugee Day: IGAD Issues Urgent Call as Regional Displacement Hits 5.5 Million

DJIBOUTI — Marking World Refugee Day and the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) released a stark warning. The Horn of Africa and East African bloc is currently hosting an unprecedented 5.5 million refugees and asylum seekers.

EQUATOR@newsreporter Jun 20, 2026 34