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Ethiopia and China Pledge Deeper Cooperation During Wang Yi’s Africa Visit

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Addis Ababa on Thursday, marking the first stop of Wang’s 2026 New Year diplomatic tour of Africa. The…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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Somalia Launches “Total War” Against al-Shabab as Government Reclaims Key Towns

Somalia’s National Army has intensified operations against al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militants, aiming to dismantle networks threatening the capital, Mogadishu, and regain control over southern and central regions. The campaign is part…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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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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Political Campaign Repression Hits Uganda Ahead of January Elections

Amnesty International has accused Ugandan authorities of carrying out a “brutal campaign of repression” against the opposition ahead of the country’s general election on January 15, as security forces intensify…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Somalia Condemns Israeli Foreign Minister’s Visit to Somaliland

Somalia’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a visit by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to Hargeisa, calling it a serious violation of Somalia’s territorial sovereignty and international law. The trip…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Uganda Denies Plans for Internet Shutdown Ahead of January Elections

Ugandan authorities have denied plans to shut down the internet during next week’s general elections, pushing back against opposition claims that access will be cut to limit mobilization and control…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Amnesty Accuses Uganda of Crackdown Ahead of January Elections

Amnesty International has accused Ugandan security forces of torture, arbitrary arrests, and violent crackdowns as the country prepares for elections on January 15. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who has ruled…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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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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U.S. Expands Travel Ban to Four African Countries, Citing Security Concerns

The Trump administration has expanded its U.S. travel ban to include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, sharply widening restrictions on travel and immigration to the United States.…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Modi Visits Ethiopia to Deepen Strategic and Economic Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries. He held talks with…

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