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Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye Triumph at Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon

Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye claimed the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, delivering impressive…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Egyptians Protest Against Trump’s Proposal to Displace Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan

Thousands of Egyptians gathered at the Rafah crossing on Friday to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to neighboring Egypt and…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Central Africa

Thousands in Paris Protest for Peace and Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Over the weekend, nearly 1,500 demonstrators took to the streets of Paris in a passionate show of solidarity with the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging the…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Opposition Parties in Guinea Reject Government’s Delay in Elections, Demand Clear Electoral Calendar

Guinea’s political opposition has strongly criticized recent comments made by government spokesperson Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, who suggested that not all scheduled elections will be held this year. The remarks have…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

ANN Central Africa Southern Africa

SADC Emergency Summit Tackles Escalating Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Heads of Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an emergency summit today to address the ongoing and deepening crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

ANN West Africa

Alliance of Sahel States Launches New National Passport for Citizens

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has officially launched its new national passport, marking a significant step towards regional integration and identity management within the Sahel region. Malian Minister of…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Hospitals in Goma Struggle to Cope as M23 Rebels Advance, Hundreds Dead in Ongoing Conflict

Hospitals in Goma, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are overwhelmed as fierce fighting with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has led to widespread casualties. Hundreds have been killed,…

Africa News Now February 2, 2025

ANN West Africa

Sierra Leone Police Investigate Allegations of Dutch Cocaine Trafficker’s Presence in Country

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has responded to recent international allegations suggesting that Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers is residing in the country. Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu,…

Africa News Now February 1, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Northern Africa

Italian Prime Minister and Ministers Under Investigation for Repatriating Libyan Warlord Wanted by ICC

Prosecutors in Rome have launched a formal investigation into Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with two government ministers, over their involvement in the repatriation of a Libyan warlord who…

Africa News Now January 29, 2025

ANN Central Africa Eastern Africa

EU Security Council Convenes Again to Address Escalating Crisis in Eastern DR Congo as M23 Rebels Advance

The United Nations Security Council held its second meeting in three days on Tuesday to address the deepening crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly the rapidly…

Africa News Now January 29, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Central Africa

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS in Historic Move

In a significant development on Wednesday, the military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso officially announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision…

Africa News Now January 29, 2025