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Rwanda Rejects UN Claim of Role in Congo Civilian Massacre

Rwanda has strongly rejected allegations by the United Nations that its troops participated alongside M23 rebels in the massacre of hundreds of civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, calling…

Africa News Now August 12, 2025

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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

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UN Warns 80,000 Children at Risk as Cholera Surges Across West and Central Africa

More than 80,000 children across West and Central Africa are at severe risk from a growing cholera crisis fueled by torrential rains, floods, and displacement, according to UNICEF. Ongoing outbreaks…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

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Fuel Price Hike Sparks Deadly Protests in Angola, Leaving 22 Dead and Over 1,200 Arrested

At least 22 people have been killed and over 1,200 arrested in Angola as violent protests erupted nationwide in response to a sharp hike in diesel prices. Authorities say the…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

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Fuel Hike Sparks Deadly Protests in Angola as Public Anger Boils Over

At least four people were killed and more than 500 arrested in Angola’s capital, Luanda, after a taxi drivers' strike escalated into mass anti-government protests, police confirmed on Tuesday. The…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025

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UN Warns Africa Faces Rising Hunger as Global Rates Decline

While global hunger shows modest signs of improvement, Africa is heading in the opposite direction, according to a new United Nations report. The report, released during the African Union’s Global…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025

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ISIS-Linked Attack on DRC Church Kills 40, Triggers Massive Displacement in Ituri

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a brutal overnight attack on a Catholic church in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that left at least 40 people dead…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025

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Islamic State-Linked Rebels Kill Dozens in Church Attack in Eastern DRC

At least 39 people were killed and several others wounded on Sunday when armed assailants believed to be members of the Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) launched a brutal…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Nigeria Wins Record 10th WAFCON Title

The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat was filled with electric energy as over 45,000 fans packed the stands to witness the final showdown of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Chad Secures $625 Million IMF Deal to Boost Economic Stability and Development

Chad has secured a $625 million financing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a new four-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program that will run from 2025 to 2029.…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Cameroon Sees Record 81 Presidential Hopefuls

Cameroon’s electoral commission, ELECAM, has received a record 81 candidate applications for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 2025, marking the highest number in the country’s political history. The…

Africa News Now July 22, 2025