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African Startups Begin Local Assembly of Electric Vans as EV Push Gains Momentum

E-mobility companies across Africa are starting to assemble electric vans and taxis locally, relying on Chinese-made kits and flexible financing models to expand clean public transport on the continent. In…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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UN Urges Libya’s Rival Authorities to Halt Migrant Returns and End Systematic Abuse

The United Nations has urged both the UN-backed government and a rival administration in Libya to carry out urgent reforms to protect migrants and refugees, warning that widespread abuses have…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

ANN West Africa

U.S. Embassy in Ghana Opens 1,000+ New Interview Slots for Tourist and Business Visas

The United States Embassy in Ghana has released more than 1,000 new interview appointments for B1/B2 non-immigrant visas, easing access for applicants seeking to travel to the United States for…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

ANN West Africa

Nigeria Opens Data Privacy Probe Into Temu Over User Information Handling

Nigeria’s data protection regulator has launched an investigation into Chinese-owned e-commerce platform Temu over suspected breaches of the country’s privacy laws. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said it is…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Gold Rush Fever Grips Springs as Jobless South Africans Dig for Hope

Dozens of would-be prospectors have descended on an informal settlement in Springs, about 50 kilometres east of Johannesburg, after reports of a possible gold discovery sparked a wave of illegal…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

ANN West Africa

US Troops Arrive in Nigeria to Boost Training and Intelligence Against Militants

About 100 United States soldiers have arrived in Nigeria to train Nigerian forces and provide intelligence support as the country battles escalating threats from Islamist militants and other armed groups.…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Kenya and Egypt Push Deeper Ties, Back Dialogue on Nile Water Cooperation

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi held talks in Nairobi on Monday with Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty, as the two countries moved to strengthen bilateral relations, trade and…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

France and Algeria Seek to Reset Security Ties After Year of Diplomatic Strains

France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez began a two-day visit to Algeria on Monday, signaling a renewed push to restore security and intelligence cooperation after months of strained relations. The trip…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Niger’s Leader Visits Algeria as Both Sides Move to Reset Diplomatic Ties

Niger’s head of state, Abdourahamane Tiani, arrived in Algiers on Sunday for a working visit aimed at reviving strained relations between Niger and Algeria. Tiani is accompanied by a senior…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Niger and Algeria Reset Ties, Revive Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project

Niger’s military leader Abdourahamane Tiani has announced a “new dynamic” in relations with Algeria following talks in Algiers with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. After the meeting on Monday, Tebboune said the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Strike Disrupts Flights at Nairobi Airport as Workers Demand Better Pay

A strike by airport workers disrupted flights on Monday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya’s main aviation hub, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and forcing airlines to adjust schedules. Kenya…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026