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US Sanctions Rwanda’s Defense Ministry Over Alleged Support for M23 Rebels

The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Ministry of Defense and a key Rwandan financial institution over allegations that Kigali is supporting the M23 rebel group in the eastern…

Africa News Now October 29, 2026

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Putin Hosts African Leaders in Moscow as Russia Seeks Stronger Ties With Continent

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted African leaders and delegations from 48 countries in Moscow for a two-day summit aimed at strengthening Russia’s political and economic relations with the continent.…

Africa News Now October 29, 2026

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Burkina Faso’s Récréâtrales Festival Turns Ouagadougou Neighbourhood into Open-Air Theatre

Residents of Bougsemtenga in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, are transforming their homes, courtyards and streets into performance spaces as the 14th edition of the Récréâtrales theatre festival brings artists and…

Africa News Now October 28, 2026

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Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 10,000 Cases as Death Toll Nears 5,000 in DR Congo

Africa’s latest Ebola outbreak has exceeded 10,000 confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), with nearly 5,000 deaths reported as the virus spreads across multiple countries. According…

Africa News Now October 28, 2026

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Sudan War Leaves 24,000 Displaced People Facing Hunger and Disease in Blue Nile Camp

Humanitarian conditions are worsening at Al-Karama 3 displacement camp in El-Damazin, Sudan’s Blue Nile state, where around 24,000 people are reportedly struggling with food shortages, poor sanitation and limited healthcare.…

Africa News Now October 28, 2026

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South Sudan Mourns Independence Hero Joseph Lagu at 94

South Sudan has declared a period of national mourning following the death of Joseph Lagu, a veteran military commander and politician who played a central role in the country’s long…

Africa News Now October 28, 2026

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Tanzania Discovers 223 Billion Cubic Feet of Natural Gas After a Decade

Tanzania has announced its first natural gas discovery in more than a decade, with an estimated 223 billion cubic feet found at the Kasa-1X ST2 well in the Mnazi Bay…

Africa News Now October 28, 2026

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Cape Town Data Centre Expansion Sparks Fears Over Water and Electricity

Plans that could pave the way for a major data centre development near an under-served community in Cape Town have raised concerns over water access, electricity demand and the impact…

Africa News Now October 28, 2026

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Putin Meets African Leaders in Moscow to Strengthen Energy and Diplomatic Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with the leaders of Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea in Moscow on Tuesday, as Russia sought to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation with African…

Africa News Now October 28, 2026

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Zimbabwe Court Frees Marry Mubaiwa After Seven Years in Attempted Murder Case

Marry Mubaiwa, the former wife of Zimbabwean Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, has been freed from further remand after a Harare magistrate dismissed the prosecution’s request to postpone her attempted murder case,…

Africa News Now October 28, 2026

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Senegal Reopens Budget Debate as IMF Deal Faces Uncertainty

Senegal’s finance committee is set to reconsider a revised national budget after Finance Minister Cheikh Diba appealed to lawmakers to reopen discussions, amid concerns that delays could jeopardize a proposed…

Africa News Now October 28, 2026