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US Troops Arrive in Nigeria to Boost Training and Intelligence Against Militants

About 100 United States soldiers have arrived in Nigeria to train Nigerian forces and provide intelligence support as the country battles escalating threats from Islamist militants and other armed groups.…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Kenya and Egypt Push Deeper Ties, Back Dialogue on Nile Water Cooperation

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi held talks in Nairobi on Monday with Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty, as the two countries moved to strengthen bilateral relations, trade and…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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France and Algeria Seek to Reset Security Ties After Year of Diplomatic Strains

France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez began a two-day visit to Algeria on Monday, signaling a renewed push to restore security and intelligence cooperation after months of strained relations. The trip…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Niger’s Leader Visits Algeria as Both Sides Move to Reset Diplomatic Ties

Niger’s head of state, Abdourahamane Tiani, arrived in Algiers on Sunday for a working visit aimed at reviving strained relations between Niger and Algeria. Tiani is accompanied by a senior…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Niger and Algeria Reset Ties, Revive Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project

Niger’s military leader Abdourahamane Tiani has announced a “new dynamic” in relations with Algeria following talks in Algiers with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. After the meeting on Monday, Tebboune said the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Strike Disrupts Flights at Nairobi Airport as Workers Demand Better Pay

A strike by airport workers disrupted flights on Monday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya’s main aviation hub, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and forcing airlines to adjust schedules. Kenya…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Tunisia Jails Five Over Deadly 2023 Ghriba Synagogue Attack

Tunisian courts have sentenced five people to prison terms ranging from one to 15 years for their roles in the May 2023 attack on the Ghriba Synagogue in Djerba, which…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Zambia Bans South African Livestock Imports as Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak Worsens

Zambia has imposed an immediate ban on all livestock and related products from South Africa, citing biosecurity risks linked to a fast-spreading outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). The suspension was…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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South Africa Charges Four Suspects Over Dashcam Killing of E-Hailing Driver

Authorities in South Africa have charged four people with murder and robbery following the killing of an e-hailing driver whose death, captured on dashcam footage, has sparked national outrage. Three…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Ghana Seeks Extradition of Russian Blogger Over Alleged Secret Filming and Online Abuse

Ghana says it will seek the extradition of a Russian national accused of secretly recording intimate encounters with women and sharing the footage online without consent. The suspect, described in…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Nigeria Warns Citizens Against Deceptive Recruitment into Foreign Wars

Nigerian authorities have issued a fresh warning over the recruitment of citizens into armed conflicts abroad through deceptive schemes, saying young people are being targeted with false promises of jobs,…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026