Africa: All of Africa Today - August 25, 2026
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South Sudan's UN peacekeepers lost two comrades and seven others were wounded in an ambush in Jonglei state. The incident raises concerns about the safety of UN personnel amid escalating violence. Prince Harry resigns from African Parks board following an investigation into alleged human rights abuses by rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame criticizes US sanctions on Rwanda, accusing them of lacking root cause analysis. Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua vows to run in the 2027 presidential election, despite his impeachment. Tanzania begins investigating election violence that occurred during the October 2025 general election.
The US proposes expanding its arms embargo on Sudan to include all of the country, amid a civil war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
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