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Six Dead, Dozens Injured in Stampede at Ghana Military Recruitment Drive

At least six people were killed and dozens injured in a crowd crush at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday during a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise, officials…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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UN Envoy Meets Sudan’s Army Chief to Push for Life-Saving Aid Access Amid Deepening Crisis

The United Nations’ top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, met with General Abdelfattah Al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces, on Tuesday in Port Sudan to negotiate urgent humanitarian access across…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Angola Marks 50 Years of Independence with Pride and Reflection on Persistent Inequality

Angola celebrated 50 years of independence from Portugal on Tuesday with a grand military parade in Luanda, commemorating its journey from colonial rule to nationhood while acknowledging the deep economic…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Gabon Court Sentences Ali Bongo’s Wife and Son to 20 Years in Prison for Corruption

A Gabonese court has sentenced former First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin to 20 years in prison in absentia for large-scale corruption and embezzlement of…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Killings During Tanzania’s Disputed Elections

The United Nations has called for a thorough investigation into reports of hundreds of deaths during post-election protests in Tanzania, raising alarms about possible attempts to conceal evidence by authorities.…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Ethiopia Wins Bid to Host 2027 Climate Summit, Highlighting Africa’s Role in Climate Action

Ethiopia has been selected as the host country for the 2027 United Nations climate summit (COP32), narrowly edging out Nigeria, the African nation that had initially been in contention. The…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Egypt Pushes Ceasefire as Sudan War Escalates After El-Fasher Fall

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Sudan’s military ruler Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan in Port Sudan on Tuesday, renewing Cairo’s push for a ceasefire as the conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Catholic Church Condemns Killings in Tanzania’s Post-Election Protests

The Catholic Church in Tanzania has condemned the killings of protesters during the country’s recent election-related unrest, urging the government to pursue justice and reconciliation rather than repression. Speaking during…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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How Tanzania forfeited its esteemed crown jewel as the peaceful political powerhouse of the region

Since achieving independence on December 9th, 1961, Tanzania has established itself as the island of peace in Africa. This esteemed reputation is largely credited to the Tanzanian populace, renowned for…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Nigeria, U.S., and U.K. Launch Joint Probe After $235 Million Cocaine Seizure in Lagos

Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has launched an international investigation with the United States and United Kingdom following the discovery of 1,000 kilograms of cocaine at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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U.N. Warns Sudan’s Humanitarian Effort Faces Collapse as North Darfur Crisis Deepens

The United Nations migration agency (IOM) has warned that humanitarian operations in Sudan’s war-ravaged North Darfur region are on the verge of total collapse, citing severe funding shortages, growing insecurity,…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025