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DRC Issues Arrest Warrant for Corneille Nangaa Over Alleged Role in Human Rights Abuses and M23 Rebel Ties

The military justice system of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has issued an arrest warrant for Corneille Nangaa, the former head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), accusing…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Rwandan-backed M23 Rebels Advance in Eastern Congo Despite Ceasefire Announcement, Escalating Tensions

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels continued their advance in eastern Congo on Wednesday, despite announcing a unilateral ceasefire earlier this week. The rebels captured a key city approximately 60 miles (96 kilometers)…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Guinean Press Professionals Union Reports 70 Attacks on Press Freedom in 2024 Amid Rising Restrictions

The Guinean Press Professionals Union (SPPG) has reported a disturbing surge in attacks on press freedom throughout 2024, documenting at least 70 incidents of aggression against journalists and media outlets.…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Nigeria Secures $500 Million from World Bank to Boost Rural Connectivity and Agricultural Productivity

Nigeria has successfully secured $500 million in concessional financing from the World Bank for the Rural Access Agricultural Marketing Project – Scale Up (RAAMP-SU). This significant investment is part of…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Tamouzok Association Formed in Mali to Promote Peace and Unity in Northern Region

A new organization, the Tamouzok Association, has been established in Mali with the goal of fostering peace, unity, and stability, particularly in the country’s conflict-affected northern region. The alliance is…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Gambian President Adama Barrow Announces Bid for Third Term in 2026 Amid Controversy

Gambian President Adama Barrow has officially declared his intention to seek a third term in the upcoming 2026 general elections, a move that has generated significant debate and divided public…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Palestine and Egypt Reject Trump’s Proposal for Gaza Resettlement, Call it a Violation of International Law”

In a strongly worded response, both Palestine and Egypt have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to permanently resettle displaced Palestinians from Gaza outside the war-torn enclave. The proposal,…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Outrage After Italy Frees Libyan Military Officer Wanted by ICC for War Crimes

Italy has sparked widespread controversy after releasing Osama Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan military officer sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged involvement in war crimes during Libya's…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Rebel Alliance in Eastern DR Congo Declares Humanitarian Ceasefire Amid Escalating Violence

The Congo River Alliance, a coalition of rebel groups including the Rwanda-backed M23, has declared a humanitarian ceasefire beginning Tuesday, following weeks of intense fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Uganda Launches Trial for Sudan Strain Ebola Vaccine Amid Outbreak

Uganda has commenced a trial for a new vaccine against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, following an outbreak that has already claimed one life and infected two others.…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Nigerian Police Recover 115 Stolen Vehicles and Rescue 387 Kidnapped Victims in January 2025

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has made significant strides in its fight against crime, recovering 115 stolen vehicles and rescuing 387 individuals who were victims of kidnapping across the country…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025