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Marburg Kills 3 in Ethiopia as Health Authorities Race to Contain Outbreak

Ethiopia has confirmed three deaths linked to the Marburg virus, the country’s first recorded outbreak of the highly infectious disease. Health officials say three additional deaths are being investigated as…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

ANN West Africa

Gunmen Abduct 25 Schoolgirls in Northwestern Nigeria, Kill Vice Principal

Armed men attacked a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria before dawn on Monday, abducting 25 girls and killing the vice principal in a violent raid. The Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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Global South Coalition Imposes Luxury Air Travel Tax to Fund Climate Action

A coalition of 13 countries has introduced new taxes on luxury air travel, targeting private jets and first- and business-class tickets, as part of efforts to curb carbon emissions and…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Madagascar’s Transitional Leader Outlines Two-Year Path to Elections in First National Address

Madagascar’s transitional leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has delivered his first national address nearly a month after being sworn in as the country’s “president of the foundation.” The pre-recorded broadcast, filmed…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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UK Threatens Visa Restrictions for Angola, Namibia, and DRC Over Deportation Issues

The United Kingdom has issued a stern warning to Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, threatening to block tourist and VIP visas if the countries do not…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Senegal’s Leadership Rift Deepens as Diomaye–Sonko Tensions Stall Coalition Reforms

Senegal’s political landscape is on edge as a quiet but escalating rift grows between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his longtime ally, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Despite the mounting speculation,…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Deep-Sea Shark Discovery Boosts Comoros’ Race to Protect Oceans Ahead of 2030 Deadline

As global leaders convene at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, new scientific findings from the depths of the Indian Ocean are underscoring the urgency of meeting the global goal…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

E-Visa System Hack Hits Somalia; Affects Foreign Nationals

Somalia’s government has confirmed that its electronic visa system was hacked, exposing sensitive personal information belonging to thousands of travelers. The Immigration and Citizenship Agency said it has opened a…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Morocco’s Bizmoun Cave Uncovers New Evidence of Early Human Life

Archaeologists in Morocco are expanding their research at Bizmoun Cave, a site that is rapidly emerging as one of North Africa’s most important windows into early human history. The National…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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Africa Faces Rapid Surge in Diabetes as WHO Warns of Mounting Health Crisis

Africa is confronting a dramatic rise in diabetes cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday as the world marked World Diabetes Day on November 14. According to new…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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Rwanda to Build Nearly 300 New Homes for Genocide Survivors

Rwanda has announced plans to construct 296 new homes for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, marking a significant step in the country’s long running efforts to…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025