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CAF Postpones African Nations Championship to August 2025 for Final Preparations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), moving the tournament from February to August 2025. The competition will now…

Africa News Now January 16, 2025

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Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Mining in DRC as Authorities Crack Down on Mineral Trafficking

Three Chinese nationals were sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay $600,000 in fines Tuesday after being convicted of illegal mineral exploitation in the Democratic Republic of…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Trial of Chinese Nationals in Bukavu Highlights Ongoing Fight Against Illegal Mining in South Kivu

The High Court of Bukavu commenced a high-profile trial on Monday, involving three Chinese nationals accused of illegal mineral exploitation in Walungu, South Kivu. The defendants face seven serious charges,…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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DRC Army Announces Military Gains Against M23 Rebels Amid Escalating Violence

Amid escalating violence in eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Congolese army has reported significant military victories over the M23 rebel group. Over the weekend, the…

Africa News Now January 13, 2025

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Deadly Attack on Chad’s Presidential Palace Claims 19 Lives

At least 19 people have been killed in an attack on Chad's presidential palace, according to the government. The attack occurred on Wednesday in the capital, N'Djamena, and involved armed…

Africa News Now January 10, 2025

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M23 Rebels Capture Key Towns in Eastern Congo, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

M23 Rebels Capture Key Towns in Eastern Congo, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis Rebels from the M23 group have seized two crucial towns in eastern Congo, exacerbating the already dire security and…

Africa News Now January 7, 2025

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits Four African Nations, Strengthening Diplomatic and Economic Ties”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has commenced a diplomatic tour of four African nations—Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Chad—marking the 35th consecutive year that the Chinese foreign…

Africa News Now January 6, 2025

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Three Chinese Nationals Arrested in Eastern DR Congo with Gold and Cash in Suspicious Operation

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after authorities discovered 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash hidden under the…

Africa News Now January 5, 2025

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“M23 REBELS SEIZE MASISI IN EASTERN DR CONGO AMID ONGOING CONFLICT AND REGIONAL INSTABILITY.”

Rebel forces affiliated with the M23 group, reportedly supported by Rwanda, have taken control of the town of Masisi in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo…

Africa News Now January 5, 2025

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Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Opposition Boycott and Allegations of Fraud

Polling stations closed in Chad on Sunday at 6:00 pm local time (17:00 GMT) for the country’s first parliamentary election in 13 years. This election, which is part of a…

Africa News Now December 29, 2024

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France Begins Military Withdrawal from Chad with Handover of First Base Ahead of Upcoming Elections

France has officially handed over its first military base in Chad, marking the beginning of the planned withdrawal of French military forces from the country, according to statements from both…

Africa News Now December 26, 2024