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Libya’s National Oil Corporation to Declare Force Majeure After Zawiya Refinery Damage Amid Armed Clashes”

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced plans to declare force majeure after significant damage occurred to the Zawiya Refinery’s reservoirs, caused by ongoing confrontations between armed groups in the area.…

Africa News Now December 15, 2024

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Egypt and China Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation, Discuss Syria’s Political Transition

The foreign ministers of Egypt and China met in Beijing on Friday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including economics, industry, and energy. The meeting focused on strengthening…

Africa News Now December 13, 2024

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Mali’s Armed Forces and Russian Mercenaries Accused of Abuses Against Civilians Amid UN Withdrawal

Mali's armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group, have committed widespread abuses against civilians since the withdrawal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in December 2023, according…

Africa News Now December 12, 2024

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Malian Court Releases 11 Opposition Leaders Amid Growing Political Tensions and Military Rule

A Malian court has granted provisional release to 11 opposition leaders arrested in June on charges of plotting against the ruling military junta after advocating for a return to civilian…

Africa News Now December 6, 2024

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Egypt Hosts International Conference to Rally Humanitarian Support for Gaza Amid Escalating Crisis

On Monday, Egypt hosted a high-level international conference in Cairo to galvanize humanitarian support for Gaza, which has been devastated by over a year of intense conflict between Hamas and…

Africa News Now December 3, 2024

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Malian Military Drone Strikes Kill Eight Tuareg Rebel Leaders in Northern Mali Amid Escalating Conflict

On December 1, 2024, a series of synchronized drone strikes by Mali's military regime killed eight Tuareg rebel leaders in the town of Tinzaouatine, located near the Algerian border in…

Africa News Now December 2, 2024

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Libyan Militia Detains Migrants Amid Ongoing Struggles with Human Trafficking and Smuggling Networks

The 444 Brigade, a powerful militia group operating under the authority of the Libyan National Army, announced on Monday, November 25, that its patrolling commanders had detained a group of…

Africa News Now November 26, 2024

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Mali’s Junta Arrests Opposition Politician for Criticizing Burkina Faso’s Military Leaders

On Wednesday, Mali's junta arrested one of the country's prominent opposition figures, Issa Kaou N'Djim, following remarks he made about the military rulers of neighboring Burkina Faso. According to N'Djim’s…

Africa News Now November 26, 2024

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IMF Reaffirms Support for Egypt’s Economic Reforms Amid Challenges, Offers Updates on Global Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reaffirmed its strong support for Egypt's ongoing economic reforms, which are designed to tackle the nation's pressing challenges, including high inflation and foreign currency shortages.…

Africa News Now November 22, 2024

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Egypt Celebrates Malaria-Free Status After Decades of Efforts

Malaria, a disease that has plagued Egypt for millennia, has officially been eliminated from the country, marking a significant public health achievement. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization…

Africa News Now October 22, 2024

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38 Migrants Dead, Dozens Rescued After Ship Capsizes Off Djibouti on Dangerous Route to Yemen”

The United Nations migration agency confirmed a tragic loss of life on Tuesday after a ship capsized off the coast of Djibouti, claiming the lives of 38 migrants. The incident…

Africa News Now August 14, 2024