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Rwanda Announces First Oil Discovery in Lake Kivu After Decade of Exploration

Rwanda has made a landmark announcement regarding the discovery of oil in Lake Kivu, with 13 reservoirs confirmed in the region. This marks Rwanda's first oil find after over a…

Africa News Now January 16, 2025

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Mozambique Inaugurates New President Amid Protests and Unrest Following Controversial Election

Opposition supporters took to the streets on Wednesday as Mozambique inaugurated its new president, Daniel Chapo, amid continuing protests and unrest that followed a disputed election. Chapo, the country's fifth…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Morocco Becomes Africa’s Most Visited Country in 2024, Surpassing Egypt with 17.4 Million Tourists

Morocco has officially become Africa’s top tourist destination, attracting 17.4 million international visitors in 2024, according to a new report by the Ministry of Tourism. This marks a 20% increase…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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UN Alarmed by Disturbing Footage Allegedly Showing Torture at Libyan Prison

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has expressed deep concern over "disturbing footage circulating on social media" that allegedly shows the torture of detainees at the Gernada prison…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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South African Rescuers Recover 78 Bodies, Rescue 166 from Stilfontein Gold Mine

South African rescuers have made significant progress in a tragic mining disaster at the Stilfontein gold mine, where they have recovered 78 bodies and rescued 166 individuals over three days…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania’s Kagera Region Claims 8 Lives, Raising Regional Health Concerns

A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in Tanzania's northwest Kagera region has killed eight people and infected at least nine, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The alarming…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Mining in DRC as Authorities Crack Down on Mineral Trafficking

Three Chinese nationals were sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay $600,000 in fines Tuesday after being convicted of illegal mineral exploitation in the Democratic Republic of…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Mozambique’s New President Daniel Chapo Inaugurated Amid Controversy and Violent Protests

Daniel Chapo, a member of Mozambique’s long-ruling Frelimo party, was officially sworn in as the country's new president on Wednesday during an inauguration ceremony in the capital, Maputo. Chapo takes…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Reaches 34.80% in December Amid Continued Economic Pressures

Nigeria's inflation rate continued its upward trajectory in December, reaching 34.80%, marking the fourth consecutive month of rising prices, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Tunisia’s Harissa Festival Celebrates a National Staple and UNESCO Cultural Heritage

In her home in Nabeul, a coastal city in Tunisia’s renowned Cap Bon region, local chef and harissa specialist Chahida Boufayed carefully prepares a batch of Tunisia’s famous red chili…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Egypt’s UNESCO Director General Candidate Unveils Campaign Slogan: “UNESCO for the People”

Khaled El-Enany, Egypt's candidate for the position of UNESCO Director General, has revealed the slogan he will use in his campaign: "UNESCO for the People." The announcement was made during…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025