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Rain Washout Leaves South Africa and Australia in Uncertainty for Champions Trophy Semifinal Hopes

Persistent rain washed out the eagerly anticipated Champions Trophy match between South Africa and two-time winners Australia on Tuesday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with no play possible. The pitch remained…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Northern Africa

Mo Salah’s Ballon d’Or Dreams Linked to Liverpool’s Silverware Hopes, Says Coach

Mohamed Salah is enjoying a record-breaking season with Liverpool, currently leading the Premier League's scoring chart with 25 goals and 16 assists. The Egyptian forward’s exceptional form has led to…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

South Africa’s Steven Kitshoff Retires from Rugby Due to Life-Threatening Neck Injury

South African rugby star Steven Kitshoff has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby following a life-threatening neck injury sustained last year. The 33-year-old prop, who earned 83 caps…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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UK Set to Impose Sanctions on Rwanda Over Alleged Support for M23 Rebels in Congo Conflict

Britain is poised to impose sanctions on Rwanda in response to its alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which has taken control of significant parts of eastern Congo. Ray…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Over 50 Dead from Mystery Illness in Northwestern Congo, WHO Investigates

A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of over 50 people in northwestern Congo, with health officials raising alarms due to the rapid onset and fatality of the disease. According…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenya Enhances Border Security After Violent Clash with Ethiopia Leaves Several Missing

Kenya has increased security along its border with Ethiopia following a violent confrontation between fishermen from the Turkana community in Kenya and the Dassanech community in Ethiopia at the Omo…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Northern Africa

Palestinian Family’s Struggle Amid War: A Desire for Peace and Return to Gaza

Abd al-Karim, a Palestinian man displaced by the ongoing war, has seen his life turned upside down. He lost everything during the conflict, including his home and a fruit farm…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

ANN West Africa

Mali Investigates Allegations of Civilian Executions by Soldiers Amid Rising Tensions with Rebel Groups

Mali’s transitional government has launched a formal investigation into serious allegations that its soldiers executed at least 24 civilians in the country’s northern region, amid a growing conflict with both…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

ANN West Africa

Historic Peace Agreement Ends Senegal’s Longest-Standing Insurgency in Casamance

In a landmark development, the Senegalese government and the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) have successfully reached a peace agreement, ending the decades-long insurgency that has plagued the…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

Ghana Government Commemorates 157th Birthday of W.E.B. Du Bois with Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Ghana's government marked the 157th birthday of the late W.E.B. Du Bois with a significant wreath-laying ceremony held in his honor. The event saw high-level representation, including Nana Oye Bampoe…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Sudan’s Army Gains Ground as RSF Signs Charter for Parallel Government Amid Rising Tensions

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef El-Sherif in Cairo on Sunday to discuss the ongoing political and military crisis in Sudan. The meeting…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025