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Tanzania Mourns Young Hostage Joshua Mollel Returned from Gaza

A solemn farewell was held at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport for Joshua Loitu Mollel, the 21-year-old Tanzanian whose remains were recently returned from Gaza. Mollel had been taken hostage during…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

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Tanzanian President Faces Scrutiny After Appointing Daughter and Son-in-Law to Cabinet

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has come under renewed public scrutiny after appointing her daughter and son-in-law to senior government positions during a major cabinet reshuffle announced on Monday, 17…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

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Marburg Kills 3 in Ethiopia as Health Authorities Race to Contain Outbreak

Ethiopia has confirmed three deaths linked to the Marburg virus, the country’s first recorded outbreak of the highly infectious disease. Health officials say three additional deaths are being investigated as…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

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Global South Coalition Imposes Luxury Air Travel Tax to Fund Climate Action

A coalition of 13 countries has introduced new taxes on luxury air travel, targeting private jets and first- and business-class tickets, as part of efforts to curb carbon emissions and…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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Madagascar’s Transitional Leader Outlines Two-Year Path to Elections in First National Address

Madagascar’s transitional leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has delivered his first national address nearly a month after being sworn in as the country’s “president of the foundation.” The pre-recorded broadcast, filmed…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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Deep-Sea Shark Discovery Boosts Comoros’ Race to Protect Oceans Ahead of 2030 Deadline

As global leaders convene at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, new scientific findings from the depths of the Indian Ocean are underscoring the urgency of meeting the global goal…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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E-Visa System Hack Hits Somalia; Affects Foreign Nationals

Somalia’s government has confirmed that its electronic visa system was hacked, exposing sensitive personal information belonging to thousands of travelers. The Immigration and Citizenship Agency said it has opened a…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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Africa Faces Rapid Surge in Diabetes as WHO Warns of Mounting Health Crisis

Africa is confronting a dramatic rise in diabetes cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday as the world marked World Diabetes Day on November 14. According to new…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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Africa Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years

Africa is confronting its most severe cholera outbreak in more than two decades, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned on Thursday, citing a deadly combination…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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UN and African Union Deepen Partnership to Tackle Conflicts and Push for Africa’s Global Representation

The United Nations and the African Union Commission have strengthened their strategic partnership to better align their long-term development agendas UN Agenda 2030 and AU Agenda 2063 with the shared…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Tanzania’s Former Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba Nominated as Prime Minister Amid Post-Election Turmoil

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has nominated former Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba as Tanzania’s new Prime Minister, in a move seen as part of efforts to consolidate power following a fiercely…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025