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Today in Africa — Mar 3, 2026: U.S. Sanctions Rwanda Military Leaders, Congo-Brazzaville Gears Up for March 15 Election

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On Mar 3, coverage includes: U.S. sanctions on senior Rwanda Defence Force officials over alleged backing of M23 rebels in eastern DRC; the Republic of Congo’s 82-year-old president campaigning for re-election ahead of the March 15 vote amid public skepticism; and more.

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