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Uganda and DR Congo Sign Six New Agreements to Boost Trade and Security Cooperation

Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed six new bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, security, tourism, and diplomacy as the two neighboring countries deepen regional…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Withdraw From Key Areas in Eastern DR Congo Amid Fragile Ceasefire Efforts

Fighters from the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have withdrawn from several strategic areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local officials, military sources, and residents, in a move…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Macky Sall Joins Tight Race for UN Secretary-General as Global Tensions Shape Contest

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall is among four candidates auditioning this week for the role of Secretary-General of the United Nations, as the race to succeed António Guterres enters a…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Three Senegalese Fans Released in Morocco After AFCON Final Violence Sentences

Three football supporters from Senegal have been released from detention in Morocco after completing three-month prison sentences linked to unrest during the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Angola to End “Extractivism” and Tackle Inequality on Historic Visit

Pope Leo XIV has called on Angola’s leaders to break away from centuries of resource exploitation and build a more just and hopeful future, as he continued his multi-nation African…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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DR Congo Receives First Group of US Deportees Under Controversial Migration Deal

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received its first group of migrants deported from the United States under a new third-country relocation arrangement, officials confirmed. Fifteen individuals reportedly from…

Africa News Now April 17, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic First-Ever Visit to Algeria on African Tour

Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria, becoming the first pontiff to travel to the country as part of an 11-day African tour focused on interfaith dialogue…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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DR Congo Celebrates Historic World Cup Return After 52 Years

Scenes of jubilation erupted across Goma and other cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after the national team secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup for…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

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Africa Secures Record 10 Spots for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Historic Breakthrough

Africa is set for a historic showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a record 10 nations qualifying directly for the expanded tournament marking the continent’s largest-ever representation on…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

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AU Divisions Stall Macky Sall’s UN Secretary-General Bid

The bid by former Senegalese president Macky Sall to become the next UN Secretary-General has hit a major setback after failing to secure consensus within the African Union (AU). Burundi,…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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CAF Secretary-General Mosengo-Omba Steps Down Amid Afcon Controversy

The Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure marked by growing controversy within African football’s governing…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026