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South African Rugby Player Hyron Andrews Dies Aged 31 Before Champions Cup Match

South African rugby player Hyron Andrews has died aged 31 after an accidental fall at the Johannesburg Lions’ team hotel in France, hours before the club’s opening Champions Cup match…

Africa News Now October 19, 2026

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Kenya Awaits Verdict in Paul Mackenzie Trial Over Shakahola Deaths

A Kenyan court is expected to deliver its verdict on Monday in the trial of self-proclaimed preacher Paul Mackenzie and his associates, who are accused of murdering 191 people, most…

Africa News Now October 19, 2026

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Fuels Mental Health Crisis as Survivors Face Stigma

As Ebola continues to affect communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), health workers are warning that the outbreak is taking a serious psychological toll on patients, survivors…

Africa News Now October 19, 2026

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Nigeria’s Army Chief Visits Northeast After Jihadist Attack Kills 15 Soldiers

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff has visited troops stationed in the country’s northeast following a deadly jihadist attack that killed 15 soldiers and five members of a local anti-insurgency militia…

Africa News Now October 19, 2026

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DR Congo Accuses Ex-President Kabila of Planning Wider Offensive With M23 Rebels

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) government has accused former president Joseph Kabila of preparing a wider attack against the state after he joined forces with the M23 rebel…

Africa News Now October 19, 2026

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UK Threatens Visa Ban on Eritreans Over Migrant Returns Dispute

The United Kingdom has threatened to ban Eritrean nationals from entering the country unless Eritrea agrees to accept more of its citizens who have no legal right to remain in…

Africa News Now October 19, 2026

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Macky Sall Withdraws From UN Secretary-General Race After Security Council Setback

Senegal’s former president Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy for United Nations secretary-general, following a series of disappointing informal polls by the UN Security Council that exposed strong opposition to…

Africa News Now October 19, 2026

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Egypt and Malaysia Strengthen Ties as Leaders Call for Middle East Peace

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has concluded a two-day state visit to Malaysia, where he and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for a political settlement to end the conflict in the…

Africa News Now October 12, 2026

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Ethiopian Airlines Orders 10 Boeing Freighters in Major Cargo Expansion

Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement to acquire 10 Boeing freighter aircraft as Africa’s largest airline expands its cargo operations and international network. The deal, announced on September 30, includes…

Africa News Now October 1, 2026

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Zimbabwe Businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Wife Killed in Helicopter Crash

Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, were among six people killed when a helicopter crashed in the Marondera area, east of Harare, on Wednesday. Police said…

Africa News Now October 1, 2026

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Tunisia Eases Fake News Penalties Under Controversial Cybercrime Law

Tunisian President Kais Saied has amended the country’s controversial 2022 cybercrime law, removing prison sentences for first-time offences involving the deliberate publication or spread of false information online. The amendment,…

Africa News Now September 30, 2026