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Outrage in Italy After Libyan Warlord Released Due to Legal Technicality Amid ICC Charges

Human rights groups and opposition lawmakers in Italy have expressed outrage following the release of Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem (also known as Ossama al-Masri), who was freed due to a…

Africa News Now January 23, 2025

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Escalating Violence Forces Civilians to Flee Nzulo Displacement Camp as M23 Rebels Advance

Intensified clashes between M23 rebels and the Congolese army have led to the forced displacement of civilians from the Nzulo camp near Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).…

Africa News Now January 22, 2025

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Nigeria to Co-Host 2025 Sports Africa Investment Summit, Rescheduled for February 17-18

The Nigerian National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially confirmed its role as a co-host and partner for the rescheduled 2025 Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS), now set to take place…

Africa News Now January 22, 2025

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2025 Africa Cup of Nations Draw Set for Rabat as Tournament Preparations Begin

The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held in Rabat, Morocco, officially launching the tournament's preparations. The prestigious competition is slated to commence in late…

Africa News Now January 22, 2025

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Nigerian Clerics Participate in U.S. Presidential Inauguration Events Amid Growing Christian Influence

Two prominent Nigerian clerics, Pastor William Kumuyi and Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, participated in events surrounding the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting the strengthening ties between evangelical Christianity in…

Africa News Now January 22, 2025

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Gabon’s Transitional Parliament Approves Controversial Electoral Code Amid Rising Speculation Over Nguema’s Candidacy

Gabon's transitional parliament has approved a new electoral code, sparking controversy among opposition leaders who argue that the legislation is designed to benefit the current junta leader, Brice Oligui Nguema.…

Africa News Now January 22, 2025

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“Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman’s Gift of the Givers Stands Firm on Humanitarian Mission Amid Gaza Crisis”

Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, the founder of South Africa’s prominent humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers, took the stage at a rally in Cape Town’s Sea Point promenade in October, where…

Africa News Now January 22, 2025

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Kenyan Police Intensify Patrols in Haiti to Combat Gang Violence

Kenyan police officers have ramped up their efforts to combat gang violence in Haiti, conducting patrols in the capital, Port-au-Prince, on Monday. The move comes as part of a broader…

Africa News Now January 22, 2025

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Malian Singer Rokia Traoré Set to Be Released from Belgian Prison After Legal Battles

Malian singer and internationally renowned artist Rokia Traoré is scheduled to be released from a Belgian prison on Wednesday, according to local news agency Belga, citing her legal team. However,…

Africa News Now January 22, 2025

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Moroccan Truck Drivers Freed After Kidnapping in Burkina Faso

Four Moroccan truck drivers, who were abducted by an armed group in Burkina Faso, have been released after several tense days in the volatile Sahel region. The drivers were initially…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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Gambia’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency Arrests 39 in Nationwide Crackdown on Narcotics

The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) of Gambia has arrested 39 individuals, including foreign nationals, in a series of operations targeting illegal drug activities from January 10 to 16, 2025.…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025