October 2025

Macron Pledges €1.5 Billion for Great Lakes Region Amid Skepticism Over Goma Airport Plan

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €1.5 billion humanitarian aid package for Africa’s Great Lakes region and pledged to help reopen Goma’s airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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Cameroon on Edge as Protests Erupt Over Biya’s Re-Election and Crackdown Turns Deadly

Cameroon remains on edge after a disputed presidential election earlier this month handed another term to President Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-serving leader. At 92 years old, Biya has ruled for…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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WHO Warns of Rapid Mpox Spread Across Africa and Beyond as Cases Rise Globally

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning over the accelerating spread of Mpox, reporting new outbreaks in 17 African countries and the virus’s first ever detections in…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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Trump Administration Slashes U.S. Refugee Cap to Record Low, Prioritizes White South Africans

The Trump administration has announced it will admit no more than 7,500 refugees to the United States over the next year, the lowest cap in modern U.S. history while giving…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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African Leaders Join Macron at Paris Peace Forum Focused on New Global Coalitions

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to the Élysée Palace for the opening of the 8th annual Paris Peace Forum, a two-day gathering aimed at building new…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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Protests Erupt in Tanzania After Disputed Election, Internet Shutdown and Curfew Deepen Tensions

Hundreds of protesters returned to the streets of major Tanzanian cities on Thursday, defying curfews and a nationwide internet blackout imposed after a highly contested general election that human rights…

Africa News Now October 30, 2025

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Morocco Seeks UNESCO Heritage Status for Iconic Caftan as Global Symbol of Craftsmanship

Morocco is moving to secure global recognition for one of its most cherished cultural symbols the caftan, a centuries-old garment that embodies elegance, identity, and artisanal mastery. The North African…

Africa News Now October 30, 2025

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Cameroon Opposition Leader Rejects Election Results as Deadly Protests Erupt

Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has vowed to keep challenging President Paul Biya’s re-election, rejecting the official results and calling for continued “peaceful resistance” despite mounting unrest across the…

Africa News Now October 30, 2025

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Mali Cancels Over 90 Mining Permits Amid Push for Tighter Resource Control

Mali’s military-led government has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including several held by foreign companies, citing widespread failure to comply with the country’s updated mining regulations. The cancellations,…

Africa News Now October 30, 2025

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London Protesters Demand Global Action as Sudan’s War Reaches Breaking Point

Dozens of protesters rallied outside Downing Street on Wednesday, demanding stronger international action to end Sudan’s devastating civil war, now entering its third year with no sign of resolution. The…

Africa News Now October 30, 2025

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Seychelles Marks 40 Years of the Kreol Festival; A Global Celebration of Creole Heritage

The Seychelles has launched celebrations for the 40th edition of the Kreol Festival, one of the world’s most prominent events dedicated to Creole culture and identity. First held in 1985,…

Africa News Now October 29, 2025