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Massive Fire Destroys 1,500 Shacks in Johannesburg, Leaving Hundreds Homeless

A devastating fire broke out in the Booysens shack settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday, leaving hundreds of people homeless and destroying approximately 1,500 makeshift homes. The fire rapidly…

Africa News Now January 28, 2025

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Back to Social Media; South Sudan Lifts Ban on Facebook and TikTok

South Sudan has lifted its week-long ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed following the circulation of graphic videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan.…

Africa News Now January 28, 2025

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Saudi, Iraqi, and Libyan Energy Ministers Discuss Global Oil Market Stability Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani and Libyan Oil Minister Khalifa Abdulsadek in Riyadh on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to support…

Africa News Now January 28, 2025

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ECOWAS Presents Report on Strategies to Combat Terrorism in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has outlined its strategic approach to bolster international support for African efforts in the fight against terrorism. The comprehensive report, presented by…

Africa News Now January 28, 2025

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AFCON 2025 Draw, Host Nation “Morocco “drawn in Group with Mali, Zambia, and Comoros

Morocco, the 2022 World Cup semifinalist and the host nation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has been drawn in a competitive group alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros The…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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African Union Leaders Meet in Kenya to Discuss Financial Independence and Efficiency

Leaders from African Union (AU) member states gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss strategies for enhancing financial independence and operational efficiency across the continent. The high-level meeting, held at State…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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Yahya Jammeh Claims of a Return to Gambia Debunked

Henry Gomez, a presidential adviser in The Gambia, has strongly dismissed recent audio statements made by exiled former President Yahya Jammeh, calling them "empty rhetoric with no basis in reality."…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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Nigeria Faces Education Crisis with Over 10 Million Children Out of School, UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action

Nigeria is currently grappling with a severe education crisis, with over 10.2 million primary-aged children out of school, a situation that poses a significant challenge to the country’s future. The…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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President Mahama Launches Committee for National Economic Dialogue to Address Ghana’s Economic Challenges

Former President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a seven-member committee tasked with organizing the National Economic Dialogue (NED), a key initiative under his 120-day Social Contract. The NED is designed…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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DRC’s Goma in the Hands of M23 Rebels

M23 rebels have reportedly made significant advances toward the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), sparking fears of a broader conflict despite government claims to still…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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Nigerian Military Operation in Borno Claims 22 Soldiers, 70 Insurgents Dead.

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the loss of 22 soldiers and the deaths of over 70 insurgents during ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the "Timbuktu Triangle," located in Borno State,…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025