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Pioneering Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks Killed in South Africa in Targeted Attack

Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in both the LGBTQ+ and Muslim communities, has been tragically shot and killed in South Africa. Known as the world’s first openly gay imam, the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo Sets New Men’s Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo made history on Sunday by breaking the men’s half-marathon world record in Barcelona, becoming the first runner to complete the distance in under 57 minutes. The 24-year-old…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Egypt and Jordan Collaborate on Gaza Rebuilding Plans Amid Ongoing Tensions

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II in Cairo on Sunday as the two leaders continued discussions on the situation in Gaza. This…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Deadly Collapse at Illegal Gold Mine in Mali Leaves Dozens Dead, Mostly Women

At least dozens of people, most of them women, have tragically lost their lives following the collapse of an illegal gold mine in western Mali on Saturday. Local officials confirmed…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Makes Stop in Cairo Ahead of June Launch

The FIFA Club World Cup trophy has made another exciting stop on its global tour ahead of the tournament’s official launch in June. This week, the iconic trophy arrived in…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, was arrested early on Sunday on charges of money laundering, according to the state-run Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). The arrest follows a series…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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UN Secretary-General Urges Dialogue to Prevent Regional Escalation of DRC Conflict at AU Summit

At the African Union (AU) summit on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned against the regional escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf Elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has emerged victorious in the race to become the next Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, securing a significant political achievement for his country.…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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South African White Minority Protesters Show Support for Trump, Criticize Government Policies

On Saturday, hundreds of white South Africans, predominantly from the Afrikaner community, gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to voice their support for former U.S. President Donald Trump and…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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Ivory Coast Establishes Financial Surveillance Group to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

The Ivorian government has announced the creation of a new initiative called the Financial Surveillance Group (GSF), aimed at enhancing efforts to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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President Mahama Strengthens Ghana-U.S. Security Cooperation at Munich Security Conference

President John Dramani Mahama participated in a series of bilateral meetings on Thursday, held on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, focusing on enhancing regional security cooperation and exploring…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025