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Ghanaian Twins, American Woman Plead Guilty in US$9 Million Romance Scam

Two Ghanaian twin brothers and an American woman have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in an international romance scam that cost victims more than US$9 million, according…

Africa News Now October 28, 2026

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South Africa’s US Ambassador Calls for Direct Talks to Ease Diplomatic Tensions

South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, Roelf Meyer, has called for direct talks between Pretoria and Washington to ease strained diplomatic relations, expressing hope that dialogue can break the…

Africa News Now October 27, 2026

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Russia Hosts African Leaders for Summit on Trade, Energy and Political Cooperation

African leaders and representatives from across the continent are expected in Moscow for the Russia–Africa Summit on October 28 and 29, as Russia seeks to strengthen its political and economic…

Africa News Now October 27, 2026

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Mohamed Salah Sparks Football Fever and Tourism Boom in Turkey’s Trabzon

Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has sparked a wave of excitement in Turkey’s Black Sea city of Trabzon since joining Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool in August 2026. The 34-year-old forward…

Africa News Now October 26, 2026

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UN and Swiss Officials Push for Sudan Peace Plan as War Deepens

United Nations and Swiss officials met in Geneva on Wednesday with representatives from nearly two dozen countries to advance efforts to end Sudan’s devastating war, now in its fourth year.…

Africa News Now October 22, 2026

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UK Threatens Visa Ban on Eritreans Over Migrant Returns Dispute

The United Kingdom has threatened to ban Eritrean nationals from entering the country unless Eritrea agrees to accept more of its citizens who have no legal right to remain in…

Africa News Now October 19, 2026

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Egypt and Malaysia Strengthen Ties as Leaders Call for Middle East Peace

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has concluded a two-day state visit to Malaysia, where he and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for a political settlement to end the conflict in the…

Africa News Now October 12, 2026

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UN Experts Warn US Third-Country Deportations Put Migrants at Risk

More than 20 independent UN human rights experts have warned that U.S. agreements to deport migrants to countries other than their own are increasing the risk of serious human rights…

Africa News Now September 29, 2026

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Rome Court Sentences Three Egyptian Officials to 10 Years Over Regeni Abduction

An Italian court has sentenced three Egyptian security officials to 10 years in prison for the aggravated kidnapping of Italian researcher Giulio Regeni, who disappeared in Cairo in 2016 and…

Africa News Now September 29, 2026

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Sudan Condemns US Visa Decision for Burhan as War Enters Fourth Year

Sudan’s Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim has criticised the United States for not issuing Army Chief Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in…

Africa News Now September 29, 2026

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Ceuta Records 23 Sexual Assault Cases as Migrant Crisis Deepens

Spanish prosecutors have recorded 23 sexual assault cases involving migrants in Ceuta since the mass arrival from Morocco on July 30, with nine of the victims aged between 14 and…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026