April 2026

Sudan’s Army Chief Meets Saudi Crown Prince as War Enters Fourth Year.

Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, has travelled to Jeddah for high-level talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the country’s civil war enters its fourth year. According…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Senegal Hosts High-Level African Security Forum in Dakar to Tackle Stability and Sovereignty Challenges

Senegal has opened the 10th edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, bringing together African heads of state, policymakers, and security experts to address the…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Korir Smashes Boston Marathon Course Record as Lokedi Defends Women’s Crown

Kenya’s John Korir delivered a record-breaking performance to win the Boston Marathon for a second consecutive year, clocking 2:01:52 and setting a new men’s course record. The 29-year-old sliced 1…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Middle East Tensions Rise as Diplomacy Intensifies Over Iran, Lebanon and Sudan

Diplomatic activity is intensifying across the Middle East as regional leaders and global powers navigate a series of overlapping conflicts involving Iran, Israel, Lebanon and Sudan. In Cairo, Abdel Fattah…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Benin Seeks Extradition of Activist Kémi Séba After Arrest in South Africa

Authorities in Benin have launched extradition proceedings against controversial activist Kémi Séba following his arrest in South Africa. Special prosecutor Mario Metonou, representing the Court for the Repression of Economic…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Senior RSF Commander Defects to Sudan Army as War Enters Fourth Year

Sudan’s devastating conflict has entered its fourth year with a significant battlefield development, as a senior commander from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has defected to the national army.…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Lula Defends Ramaphosa’s G20 Attendance Amid Rising US–South Africa Tensions

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has publicly backed Cyril Ramaphosa’s right to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, pushing back against reported opposition from Donald Trump. Speaking…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Deminers Race to Clear Khartoum of Deadly Explosives After Sudan Conflict

In the heart of Khartoum, demining teams are working under extreme conditions to remove thousands of explosive remnants left behind by Sudan’s ongoing conflict, as civilians begin returning to devastated…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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US Invests in South Africa Rare Earth Project Despite Diplomatic Tensions

The United States has committed $50 million to a major rare earth project in South Africa, highlighting the strategic importance of critical minerals even as diplomatic relations between the two…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Nigeria and Turkey Sign Defence Pact to Boost Counterterrorism and Military Capacity

Nigeria and Turkey have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and improving its military capabilities. The deal was confirmed after talks between Nigeria’s…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Mozambique’s President Chapo Seeks Chinese Investment to Drive Infrastructure and Industrial Growth

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is looking to deepen economic ties with China as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development and industrialization in Mozambique during his first state visit since…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026