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Cyclone Gezani Kills 38 in Madagascar as Toamasina Left in Ruins, Mozambique on Alert

Drone footage released by National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC) shows widespread destruction in Toamasina, after powerful Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday. Authorities say at least 38…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Epstein Survivor Urges Palace to Release Records on Prince Andrew’s Ties

A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse has called on Buckingham Palace to proactively review and release records relating to Prince Andrew’s past association with the disgraced financier. Juliette Bryant, 43,…

Africa News Now February 12, 2026

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US to Deploy 200 Troops to Nigeria to Boost Counterterrorism Training

The United States is preparing to deploy about 200 troops to Nigeria to support military training and counterterrorism operations against Islamist militant groups, a US official confirmed Tuesday. The deployment…

Africa News Now February 12, 2026

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DR Congo Denies “Selling Off” Minerals in US Access Deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has rejected claims that it has “sold off” its mineral wealth to the United States under a recent agreement granting Washington access to key…

Africa News Now February 12, 2026

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Cyclone Gezani Kills at Least 20 in Madagascar, Leaves Trail of Destruction

At least 20 people have died after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar’s east coast with winds reaching 250 km/h (155 mph), triggering widespread destruction and flooding. The powerful storm made…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Cameroon’s Paul Biya Postpones Legislative and Municipal Elections Again

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has announced a further postponement of the country’s legislative and municipal elections, citing “compelling constraints” but offering no new timetable. The polls, initially due in 2025,…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Egypt and Senegal Step Up Diplomatic Coordination Ahead of AU Summit

The foreign ministers of Egypt and Senegal met near Cairo on Tuesday to deepen bilateral ties and align their positions on key African and global issues ahead of the upcoming…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Kenya to Raise Alleged Recruitment of Citizens for Russia’s War in Ukraine During Moscow Visit

Kenya’s foreign minister, Musalia Mudavadi, will travel to Moscow next month after Nairobi condemned alleged recruiters accused of luring Kenyans to Russia with promises of well-paid jobs, only for some…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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UN Seeks Security Guarantees to Use Goma Airport for DR Congo Ceasefire Monitoring

The United Nations has called for firm security guarantees from armed actors in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before using Goma’s airport to support monitoring of a planned ceasefire.…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Ghana’s Parliament Set to Debate Controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has directed the Business Committee to schedule the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 commonly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill—for…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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ECOWAS and Sweden Meet in Abuja to Strengthen Labour Migration Policies

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held a high-level meeting with Sweden in Abuja to review progress and set priorities for managing labour migration and implementing the ECOWAS…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026