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Goma Faces Severe Water Shortage Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis

Goma, a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is grappling with a severe water shortage that has left its 2 million residents struggling to access clean drinking water.…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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Former Mozambique Finance Minister Sentenced to Prison for Role in Tuna Bond Scandal

Manuel Chang, the former finance minister of Mozambique, has been sentenced to an additional two-and-a-half years in prison by a U.S. court for his involvement in the infamous “tuna bond”…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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Former Associates of Benin’s President Talon to Stand Trial for Alleged Coup Plot

Two former close associates of Benin’s President Patrice Talon, Olivier Boko and Oswald Homéky, are set to stand trial before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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Ghana’s President John Mahama Renewed Calls for Justice in 2005 Gambia Massacre

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has once again called for justice for the victims of the 2005 Gambia Massacre, a tragic event in which around 56 West African migrants, mostly…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Launches “My Côte d’Ivoire, My Peace” Campaign Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election

As Côte d'Ivoire prepares for its presidential election in less than 10 months, the nation is stepping up efforts to ensure a peaceful and democratic process. A new initiative, "My…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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Mozambique’s Opposition Leader Offers to Join Government if Key Demands Are Met

Mozambique's main opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has expressed his willingness to serve in the government if President Daniel Chapo addresses his key demands to resolve the political crisis in the…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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Amnesty International Urges Action Against Use of Explosive Weapons in DRC Amid Intensified Fighting

Amnesty International has condemned both M23 rebels and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) army for the use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas of the country’s eastern provinces.…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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Nigeria President Directs Nationwide Awareness Campaign After Deadly Fuel Tanker Explosion

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for immediate action following the tragic fuel tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State’s Gurara Local Government Area, which claimed the lives…

Africa News Now January 20, 2025

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South African Police Intensify Hunt for “Tiger” Following Deadly Illegal Gold Mining Operation

South African authorities are escalating their search for a notorious Lesotho gang leader James Neo Tshoaeli, known as "Tiger," who allegedly led illegal gold mining operations in Stilfontein. The intensified effort…

Africa News Now January 20, 2025

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Tanzania Confirms New Case of Marburg Virus in Kagera Region

Tanzania has confirmed a new case of Marburg virus in the Kagera region, marking the second outbreak of the highly infectious disease in the country. President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced…

Africa News Now January 20, 2025

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Mali Plans to Establish Domestic Arms Industry to Boost Military Capabilities

Malian Transitional President, General Assimi Goïta, has announced ambitious plans to develop a domestic arms industry aimed at enhancing the country's military capabilities and securing national defense. During a national…

Africa News Now January 20, 2025