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Since January 2025, more than 71,000 people fleeing ongoing violence in the eastern part of the DR Congo have crossed into Burundi, its largest refugee influx in decades, UN says.
Kasongo Wa Kanema was an icon who tutored many musicians, including Disco Longwa and Maurice Kasongo whom they performed with in the same band in his career.
M23 fighters on Friday advanced further on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east as international pressure mounted on Rwanda to stop backing the group and halt the fighting.
The presidents of Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe were among those present as the summit began.
After 48 hours lost in Nairobi, Deborah Mutalegwa was finally home. Her journey was terrifying. But in the end, it was her own son’s gospel song which led her to safety.
With lively melodies and irresistible rhythms, Seben is breathing fresh life into the worship experience, turning traditional services into vibrant celebrations.
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