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Lebanon Frees Hannibal Gaddafi After 10 Years in Detention Over Missing Cleric Case

Lebanese authorities have released Hannibal Gaddafi, the son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, after nearly a decade in detention, following the payment of $900,000 bail, officials confirmed on Monday.…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Sudanese Film Cotton Queen Wins Top Prize at Thessaloniki Film Festival

Sudanese filmmaker Suzannah Mirghani has won the Golden Alexander, the top honor at the 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece, for her debut feature film Cotton Queen. The award…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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Dutch Court Opens Trial of Eritrean Man Accused of Running Brutal Migrant Smuggling Network

A major human smuggling trial began Monday in the Netherlands against Tewelde Goitom, also known as Amanuel Walid, an Eritrean man accused of operating a vast trafficking network that moved…

Africa News Now November 3, 2025

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Two East Africans Win 47th Istanbul Marathon

Kenya’s Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo and Ethiopia’s Bizuager Aderra emerged victorious at the 47th Istanbul Marathon on Sunday, continuing East Africa’s dominance in long-distance running. Kilimo clocked 2:10:12 to win the…

Africa News Now November 3, 2025

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Macron Pledges €1.5 Billion for Great Lakes Region Amid Skepticism Over Goma Airport Plan

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €1.5 billion humanitarian aid package for Africa’s Great Lakes region and pledged to help reopen Goma’s airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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Trump Administration Slashes U.S. Refugee Cap to Record Low, Prioritizes White South Africans

The Trump administration has announced it will admit no more than 7,500 refugees to the United States over the next year, the lowest cap in modern U.S. history while giving…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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African Leaders Join Macron at Paris Peace Forum Focused on New Global Coalitions

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to the Élysée Palace for the opening of the 8th annual Paris Peace Forum, a two-day gathering aimed at building new…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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London Protesters Demand Global Action as Sudan’s War Reaches Breaking Point

Dozens of protesters rallied outside Downing Street on Wednesday, demanding stronger international action to end Sudan’s devastating civil war, now entering its third year with no sign of resolution. The…

Africa News Now October 30, 2025

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UK Deports Ethiopian Sex Offender After Prison Blunder

The British government has deported Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, an Ethiopian man convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, days after his accidental release from prison sparked public outrage and anti-migrant…

Africa News Now October 29, 2025

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U.S. Judge Demands Assurances as ICE Attempts to Deport Salvadoran Migrant to Liberia

A U.S. federal judge on Monday demanded formal assurances from immigration authorities that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, would not be deported while a court injunction protecting him from…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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U.S. Drops Mali from Visa Bond List After Diplomatic Standoff

The United States has officially removed Mali from its list of countries whose citizens were required to post visa bonds of up to $10,000 when applying for tourist or business…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025