February 2026

Chad Closes Eastern Border with Sudan Amid Escalating Cross-Border Violence

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan “until further notice” to prevent repeated incursions by Sudanese armed groups, authorities announced Monday. The measure comes after heavy fighting in the…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Robert Mugabe’s Son Charged with Attempted Murder in Johannesburg Shooting

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 29-year-old youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe, appeared in South Africa court Monday facing attempted murder charges after a gardener was shot at…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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AFP Probe Alleges Nigeria Paid Millions to Boko Haram to Free Abducted Schoolchildren

The Nigerian government secretly paid millions of dollars in ransom to Boko Haram to secure the release of up to 230 children and school staff abducted from a Catholic boarding…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks in Borno, Kill 25 Militants in Coordinated Operations

Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation HADIN KAI in the northeast, have repelled coordinated attacks by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State, killing 25…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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DR Congo–Burundi Border Crossing Reopens After M23 Pullback in South Kivu

A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened on Monday, more than two months after it was closed during an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Senegal Posts December Trade Surplus as Exports Surge and Imports Ease

Senegal recorded a sharp improvement in its foreign trade position in December 2025, driven by a strong rebound in exports and a decline in imports, according to data from the…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Mali Orders Ministries to Buy Local, Sets CFA 100m Procurement Quota for 2026

The Mali has ordered all government departments to prioritize locally manufactured goods in public procurement, requiring each ministry to set aside CFA 100 million in its 2026 budget for purchases…

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US Hosts Fresh Western Sahara Talks as Autonomy Plan Sparks Renewed Debate

The United States convened a new round of negotiations on Western Sahara in Washington on Monday, bringing together Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario Front in a renewed bid to…

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Burkina Faso and Ghana Sign Seven Agreements to Boost Security, Trade and Border Cooperation

Burkina Faso and Ghana have signed seven legal instruments in Ouagadougou during the 13th Joint Commission meeting, marking renewed momentum in bilateral relations between the two West African neighbours. The…

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Floods Displace Thousands in Northwest Morocco, Casting a Shadow Over Ramadan

Severe flooding between December 2025 and February 2026 has displaced thousands of people in northwestern Morocco, forcing families to observe Ramadan in emergency shelters as they await aid and reconstruction.…

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Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo Despite Angola-Brokered Ceasefire

Clashes have resumed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo between the national army and the paramilitary AFC-M23, undermining a ceasefire proposed last week by Angola’s President João Lourenço. Both…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026