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AU Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland, Citing Regional and Legal Concerns

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, calling the move “unilateral and illegitimate” in a statement released Tuesday. The AU’s Council for…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Touadéra Wins Third Term in Central African Republic After Contested Vote

President Faustin Archange Touadéra has secured a third term in office following last month’s presidential election, according to provisional results released by the Central African Republic’s National Electoral Authority. The…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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UNICEF Warns of Surge in Sexual Violence Against Children at DR Congo Displacement Camp

UNICEF has raised alarm over a sharp rise in sexual violence against children at the Rhoo displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that years of conflict and…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Equatorial Guinea Moves Capital from Malabo to Ciudad de La Paz

Equatorial Guinea has officially changed its capital from Malabo to Ciudad de La Paz, the government announced through a presidential decree. Malabo, located on Bioko Island, has served as the…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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CAR Deploys Troops With UN Support to Secure December Elections

The Central African Republic (CAR) has deployed additional troops to the remote Vakaga region as part of efforts to secure nationwide elections scheduled for 28 December, with logistical support from…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025

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M23 Rebels Begin Withdrawal from Uvira After U.S.-Led Mediation Effort

The M23 rebel group has announced it is withdrawing from the strategic eastern Congolese city of Uvira, following what it described as a request from United States mediators seeking to…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025

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DRC Opposition Decries Arrest of Former Presidential Candidate Emmanuel Shadary

Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have condemned the arrest of Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, a former presidential candidate and senior opposition figure, describing it as politically…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Central African Republic Nears Election Date as Key Voting Materials Arrive in Bangui

Preparations for the Central African Republic’s general elections, scheduled for 28 December 2025, moved forward with the arrival of a large consignment of sensitive electoral materials in the capital, Bangui.…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Former Congolese Rebel Leader Sentenced to 30 Years in Landmark French War Crimes Trial

A French court on Tuesday sentenced former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in prison for complicity in crimes against humanity during the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2002–2003…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Burundi 40,000 Congolese Refugees Amid South Kivu Conflict

Thousands of Congolese are fleeing into Burundi as fighting escalates between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in South Kivu. On Wednesday,…

Africa News Now December 12, 2025

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Crisis in Eastern Congo Leaves Pregnant Women Struggling for Care

In eastern Congo, pregnant women face mounting dangers as conflict and the suspension of free maternity care leave many without access to safe deliveries. Irene Nabudeba, expecting her next child…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025