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Gunmen Abduct 13 During Church Service in Kogi, Nigeria

At least 13 people were kidnapped during a Sunday morning attack on the Evangelical Church Winning All in Aaaaz-Kiri, a rural community in central Nigeria’s Kogi state. Witnesses said armed…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Egypt and Nigeria Face Off in Final AFCON Warm-Up Friendly

Egypt and Nigeria are set to clash in Cairo on Tuesday in their final friendly match before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off this Sunday. Egypt’s…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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UN Peacekeepers Killed in Sudan Drone Strike, Bangladesh Mourns Fallen Soldiers

United Nations peacekeepers mourned six Bangladeshi personnel killed in a drone strike on their base in Sudan’s central Kordofan region on Monday. The victims were serving with the UN Interim…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Former Congolese Rebel Leader Sentenced to 30 Years in Landmark French War Crimes Trial

A French court on Tuesday sentenced former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in prison for complicity in crimes against humanity during the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2002–2003…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Sierra Leone Declares End of Mpox Epidemic After Two Years

Sierra Leone has officially declared the Mpox epidemic over, ending a two-year health crisis that recorded more than 5,000 confirmed cases and 60 deaths across the country. The original emergency…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Nine African Migrants Die from Freezing Temperatures in Morocco’s Border

Moroccan authorities and human rights groups are investigating the deaths of nine African migrants found frozen near the Algeria-Morocco border. Seven men and two women were discovered in Ras Asfour,…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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Deadly Floods Kill Dozens in Morocco’s Coastal City of Safi

At least 37 people have been killed after torrential rains triggered severe flooding in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said on Monday, marking one of the…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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ECOWAS Rejects Guinea-Bissau Military Transition Plan, Warns of Sanctions

West African leaders have rejected a transition timetable put forward by Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities, insisting on a rapid restoration of constitutional rule and warning that targeted sanctions could be imposed…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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African Union Condemns Deadly Anti-Semitic Attack in Australia

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned what it described as a “heinous terrorist attack” on the Jewish community in Australia, following a deadly assault at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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Botswana Investigates Young Men Recruited for Ukraine Conflict Amid Growing African Risk

Botswana authorities are investigating the case of two young men, aged 19 and 20, who were allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine under false pretenses. Officials in Gaborone say the…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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Egypt Unveils Restored Colossi of Memnon in Luxor to Boost Tourism

Egypt has unveiled the restored Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, completing a major archaeological project aimed at reviving one of ancient Egypt’s most important monuments and attracting more tourists. The…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025