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RSF Attack on Sudan’s Abu Shouk Camp Kills 40 Amid Famine and Escalating War

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of carrying out a deadly assault on the famine-hit Abu Shouk displacement camp near El-Fasher, North Darfur, killing at least 40…

Africa News Now August 12, 2025

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Owo Church Massacre Suspects Plead Not Guilty as Nigerian Terrorism Trial Begins

Five men accused of carrying out the 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, southwestern Nigeria, have pleaded not guilty to nine counts of terrorism. The assault…

Africa News Now August 12, 2025

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Trump Reaffirms U.S. Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara in Message to King Mohammed VI

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, reaffirming a controversial policy first announced during his term in office. The message was delivered in…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

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Over 140 Ethiopian Migrants Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Yemen Coast

At least 142 Ethiopian migrants are feared dead after a boat carrying 154 people capsized early Sunday in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Yemen, according to the…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

ANN West Africa

Talon Delivers Farewell Independence Day Speech, Emphasizes Unity and Security

President Patrice Talon marked Benin’s 65th Independence Day with a powerful and emotional address, confirming it would be his final celebration in office. Speaking to a crowd of jubilant citizens…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

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Wife of Detained Tunisian Artist Condemns “Dehumanizing” U.S. Immigration Crackdown

The wife of a Tunisian immigrant detained during a recent immigration sweep in Southern California is speaking out about what she describes as inhumane treatment and legal irregularities in her…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Mozambique Conflict Escalates: Over 46,000 Displaced in One Week Amid Renewed Attacks

A fresh surge of violence by armed groups in northern Mozambique has forced over 46,000 people to flee their homes in just one week, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

ANN West Africa

Benin’s Vibrant Mask Festival Draws Global Crowds, Boosts Cultural Tourism

Hundreds gathered in Porto-Novo on Sunday as masked performers danced through the streets to the rhythm of traditional drums, bringing centuries-old legends to life. The annual festival, rooted in the…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

ANN Central Africa

M23 Rebels Killed 169 Civilians in Eastern DRC Attack Amid Rising Tensions

At least 169 civilians, mostly Congolese Hutu farmers, were massacred earlier this month in an attack by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a…

Africa News Now August 1, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

AU Rejects RSF’s Self-Appointed Government in Sudan, Warns of Deeper Crisis

The African Union has firmly rejected the Rapid Support Forces’ move to establish a parallel government in Sudan, warning it could worsen the ongoing civil war and derail any path…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ghana Secures Visa-Free Travel to Four Global South Nations Amid U.S. Travel Restrictions

Ghanaian citizens can now travel visa-free to four new countries as the government steps up efforts to boost the global mobility of its passport holders. The Foreign Ministry announced that…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025