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Tunisia Jails Five Over Deadly 2023 Ghriba Synagogue Attack

Tunisian courts have sentenced five people to prison terms ranging from one to 15 years for their roles in the May 2023 attack on the Ghriba Synagogue in Djerba, which…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Zambia Bans South African Livestock Imports as Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak Worsens

Zambia has imposed an immediate ban on all livestock and related products from South Africa, citing biosecurity risks linked to a fast-spreading outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). The suspension was…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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South Africa Charges Four Suspects Over Dashcam Killing of E-Hailing Driver

Authorities in South Africa have charged four people with murder and robbery following the killing of an e-hailing driver whose death, captured on dashcam footage, has sparked national outrage. Three…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Ghana Seeks Extradition of Russian Blogger Over Alleged Secret Filming and Online Abuse

Ghana says it will seek the extradition of a Russian national accused of secretly recording intimate encounters with women and sharing the footage online without consent. The suspect, described in…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Nigeria Warns Citizens Against Deceptive Recruitment into Foreign Wars

Nigerian authorities have issued a fresh warning over the recruitment of citizens into armed conflicts abroad through deceptive schemes, saying young people are being targeted with false promises of jobs,…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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At Least 20 Killed in Burkina Faso Attack as Ghana Confirms Death of Seven Traders

At least 20 people were killed on Saturday in an attack on the northern town of Titao, Burkina Faso, according to regional and security reports. The assault has been claimed…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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African Union Declares Slavery and Colonialism Genocide, Adopts Tribute Day for African Victims

Leaders of the African Union have adopted a landmark resolution describing slavery, deportation, colonialism and apartheid as acts of genocide and crimes against the people of Africa. The decision was…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Liberia Supreme Court Clears Way for Major Corruption Trial Involving Former Finance Minister

Liberia’s top court has ruled that former finance minister Samuel Tweah and other ex-officials are not shielded from prosecution by claims of National Security Council immunity, paving the way for…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Malawi Launches Polio Vaccination Drive After Virus Detected in Blantyre Sewage

Malawi has launched an emergency polio vaccination campaign in Blantyre after health authorities detected circulating vaccine derived poliovirus in sewage samples, raising concerns about possible community transmission. The campaign targets…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Uganda Probes Network Forcing Citizens to Fight for Russia in Ukraine

Uganda has become the latest African country to uncover a recruitment network accused of luring or coercing its citizens into fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine, according to…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Senegalese Navy Searches for Three Missing Sailors After Patrol Boat Capsizes

The Senegalese Navy has launched a large-scale search and rescue operation after a patrol boat capsized in rough seas at the mouth of the Senegal River, leaving three sailors missing.…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026