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Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania’s Kagera Region Claims 8 Lives, Raising Regional Health Concerns

A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in Tanzania's northwest Kagera region has killed eight people and infected at least nine, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The alarming…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Mining in DRC as Authorities Crack Down on Mineral Trafficking

Three Chinese nationals were sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay $600,000 in fines Tuesday after being convicted of illegal mineral exploitation in the Democratic Republic of…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Mozambique’s New President Daniel Chapo Inaugurated Amid Controversy and Violent Protests

Daniel Chapo, a member of Mozambique’s long-ruling Frelimo party, was officially sworn in as the country's new president on Wednesday during an inauguration ceremony in the capital, Maputo. Chapo takes…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Reaches 34.80% in December Amid Continued Economic Pressures

Nigeria's inflation rate continued its upward trajectory in December, reaching 34.80%, marking the fourth consecutive month of rising prices, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Tunisia’s Harissa Festival Celebrates a National Staple and UNESCO Cultural Heritage

In her home in Nabeul, a coastal city in Tunisia’s renowned Cap Bon region, local chef and harissa specialist Chahida Boufayed carefully prepares a batch of Tunisia’s famous red chili…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Egypt’s UNESCO Director General Candidate Unveils Campaign Slogan: “UNESCO for the People”

Khaled El-Enany, Egypt's candidate for the position of UNESCO Director General, has revealed the slogan he will use in his campaign: "UNESCO for the People." The announcement was made during…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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Sudan’s Military Retakes Strategic City of Wad Medani from RSF Amid Ongoing Conflict

Sudan's military and its allied forces have successfully reclaimed the strategic city of Wad Medani from the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant development in the ongoing civil…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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Rescue Efforts Continue as Hundreds of Miners Remain Trapped in South African Gold Mine

Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities work to bring survivors out of the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine, where hundreds of illegal miners have been trapped in an abandoned shaft for months.…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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Trial of Chinese Nationals in Bukavu Highlights Ongoing Fight Against Illegal Mining in South Kivu

The High Court of Bukavu commenced a high-profile trial on Monday, involving three Chinese nationals accused of illegal mineral exploitation in Walungu, South Kivu. The defendants face seven serious charges,…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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UAE and Kenya Forge Groundbreaking Economic Partnership Agreement to Boost Trade and Investment

In a landmark development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kenya have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at enhancing trade and investment flows between the two nations.…

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Burkina Faso President Bans Colonial-Style Wigs in Judiciary to Promote Cultural Sovereignty

Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, marking a significant step in decolonizing the country’s judicial system. The ban is…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025