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Cape Verde Celebrates Historic World Cup Debut as Blue Sharks Return Home

Thousands of jubilant fans lined the streets of Praia on Sunday to welcome home Cape Verde's national football team after the Blue Sharks made history with an impressive debut at…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Autism Stigma Leaves Families Struggling for Support in Guinea

In the Guinean town of Fria, 15-year-old Kazaliou Baldé's journey reflects the challenges many families face in caring for children with autism in a country where awareness remains low and…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Morocco Beats Canada to Reach Historic World Cup Quarter-Finals

Morocco made history on Saturday after a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada secured a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, sparking jubilant celebrations among thousands of fans gathered in…

Africa News Now July 5, 2026

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Egypt Set to Receive $1.7 Billion EU Financial Support Amid Economic Reform Drive

Egypt is expected to receive a $1.7 billion financial assistance package from the European Union within days, marking the next phase of a broader €5 billion (about $5.7 billion) macro-financial…

Africa News Now July 5, 2026

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Nigeria and US Forces Kill Three Senior ISWAP Commanders in Joint Anti-Terror Operation

Nigeria says its military, working alongside the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), has killed three senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in a series of coordinated…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

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Somaliland to Open First Embassy in Jerusalem After Israeli Recognition

Somaliland has announced plans to open its first-ever embassy in Jerusalem following formal recognition by Israel, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough for the self-declared republic and deepening ties between the…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

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Nigeria’s Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Arrested After 75-Year Corruption Sentence

Former Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has been arrested days after being sentenced to 75 years in prison over corruption charges linked to major electricity projects, the country’s anti-graft…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

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Rwanda Tightens Congo Border Controls as Deadly Ebola Outbreak Spreads

Authorities in Rwanda have intensified health screenings and tightened border controls with Democratic Republic of the Congo following a worsening Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain of the…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

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Eight Killed in Southern Egypt Shooting as Police Gun Down Attacker

At least eight people were killed and five others injured after a gunman opened fire on a busy street in southern Egypt on Monday, according to the country’s Interior Ministry.…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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Uganda Quarantines Over 100 People as Authorities Contain Rare Ebola Outbreak

Health authorities in Uganda have placed more than 100 people under quarantine following an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, as officials intensify efforts to prevent…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Draw Anounced

The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations officially began on Tuesday after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the qualifying draw in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of the…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026