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Fire Engulfs Major Sudanese Oil Refinery Amid Escalating Conflict

A major oil refinery, located approximately 71 kilometers north of Khartoum, Sudan, has been destroyed in a devastating fire. The incident has sparked a tense blame game between the Sudanese…

Africa News Now January 26, 2025

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South African Soldiers Killed in DRC as Violence Escalates in Eastern Region

Three South African soldiers were killed, and at least 14 others were injured on Thursday during violent clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the South African National…

Africa News Now January 26, 2025

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Senegal Signs €134 Million Deal with Italian Firm to Transform Agriculture in Casamance

The Senegalese Government has entered into a transformative partnership with the Italian company Bonifiche Ferraresi International, signing a €134 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionize the country's agricultural sector.…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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UN Appeals for $910 Million to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Nigeria

The United Nations has launched an urgent appeal for $910 million to address the growing humanitarian crisis affecting 3.6 million people in Nigeria’s Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states. This…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Launches Forum on Carbon Markets to Lead Low-Carbon Transition in West Africa

Côte d'Ivoire has taken a significant step towards becoming a leader in the low-carbon transition in West Africa and across the African continent by establishing a new Forum on Carbon…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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Air Sierra Leone Resumes Operations After 15 Years with Xejet Partnership

Air Sierra Leone has officially resumed operations after more than 15 years of inactivity, marking its highly anticipated return to the skies with a technical partnership with Xejet, a Nigerian…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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Sahel States Launch AES Passports to Facilitate Free Movement Across the Region

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has announced that the new AES passports will officially enter circulation on January 29, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the confederal bloc's efforts…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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South African President Signs Controversial Land Expropriation Bill into Law

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed into law a bill that allows for the expropriation of land by the state without compensation. The move, intended to address longstanding…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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“Families Flee War and Famine in Sudan, Finding Refuge in Chad as UK Foreign Secretary Witnesses the Crisis”

Every day, families fleeing the brutal conflict and famine in Sudan arrive at the Chad border, navigating a dry, dusty path to escape the ongoing violence. The scenes have left…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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South African Families Sue President Ramaphosa for Failure to Investigate Apartheid-Era Crimes

Twenty-five families of victims and survivors of political crimes from South Africa's apartheid era have filed a lawsuit against President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing his administration of failing to adequately investigate…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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Community in Southern Madagascar Saves Thousands of Critically Endangered Tortoises from Cyclone Floods

In southern Madagascar, a community has come together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises after they were swept away by floodwaters caused by tropical cyclone Dikeledi earlier this month.…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025