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Ethiopia Marks 130 Years Since Adwa Victory Amid Renewed Red Sea Tensions

Ethiopia has commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa with full military honors, celebrating its 1896 defeat of invading Italian forces a landmark victory that preserved the…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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Israel Recognition Raises Stakes for Somaliland’s Berbera Port Amid Regional Tensions

Somaliland says Israel’s recognition of its independence could significantly boost activity at the strategic Berbera Port, but escalating conflict in the Middle East has also raised fears the facility could…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Dozens Killed as Fresh Violence Erupts in Northern South Sudan, UN Warns

The United Nations says dozens of civilians have been killed in renewed fighting in northern South Sudan over the past two days, underscoring the country’s worsening security crisis. The UN…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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ECOWAS Warns Middle East Escalation Could Trigger Energy and Food Shocks Across Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that intensifying military action in the Middle East could have far-reaching economic consequences for Africa, citing risks to energy supplies,…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Moritz Kretschy Clinches 2026 Tour du Rwanda as Mulubrhan Wins Final Stage

The Tour du Rwanda concluded on Sunday with Germany’s Moritz Kretschy securing overall victory after eight demanding stages across Rwanda. Kretschy topped the general classification after completing 997.8 kilometres in…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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DR Congo–Burundi Border Crossing Reopens After M23 Pullback in South Kivu

A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened on Monday, more than two months after it was closed during an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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US Hosts Fresh Western Sahara Talks as Autonomy Plan Sparks Renewed Debate

The United States convened a new round of negotiations on Western Sahara in Washington on Monday, bringing together Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario Front in a renewed bid to…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo Despite Angola-Brokered Ceasefire

Clashes have resumed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo between the national army and the paramilitary AFC-M23, undermining a ceasefire proposed last week by Angola’s President João Lourenço. Both…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Fighting in South Sudan Leaves Civilians Dead, Children Displaced and Hospitals Overwhelmed

Renewed clashes in South Sudan have killed civilians, orphaned children and forced hundreds of thousands to flee, deepening a humanitarian crisis in the country’s restive Jonglei State, aid agencies and…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

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Kenya to Roll Out Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Amid Shifting US Aid

Kenya will begin deploying a new long acting HIV-prevention injection in March, marking a major step in the country’s fight against the virus as African governments adjust to changing US…

Africa News Now February 18, 2026

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African Startups Begin Local Assembly of Electric Vans as EV Push Gains Momentum

E-mobility companies across Africa are starting to assemble electric vans and taxis locally, relying on Chinese-made kits and flexible financing models to expand clean public transport on the continent. In…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026