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Kenyan Police Officer Goes Missing in Haiti After Gang Attack Amid Rising Violence

A Kenyan police officer deployed in Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission has gone missing after an ambush by suspected gang members during a patrol operation…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025

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Burundi Faces Food Crisis as Refugee Influx from DRC Overwhelms WFP Aid Programs

The World Food Programme (WFP) is facing a severe strain on its food assistance operations in Burundi as the country experiences its largest refugee influx in decades. Since January 2025,…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Major Cybercrime Crackdown: 306 Arrested, 1,842 Devices Seized Across Seven African Nations

In a sweeping international operation against cyber-enabled scams, authorities in seven African nations have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices as part of Operation Red Card—a coordinated crackdown on…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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Six Police Officers Killed in Al-Shabab Attack Near Kenya-Somalia Border

Six police personnel were killed and four others injured in a pre-dawn ambush near the Kenyan-Somali border on Sunday. The attack occurred at 05:30 local time (02:30 GMT) when assailants…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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US Freeze on Foreign Aid Threatens HIV Treatment Access in Africa, WHO Warns of Widespread Health Crisis

A recent decision by the US government to freeze foreign aid has put at risk the lives of millions of people living with HIV in eight countries, including six in…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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M23 Rebels Withdraw from Peace Talks Amid Rising Tensions in Eastern Congo

The M23 rebel group, which has recently made significant advances in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on Monday that it would withdraw from…

Africa News Now March 18, 2025

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Ghana to Host Third Edition of African Schools Football Championship, Marking Historic First for West Africa

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Ghana will be the host nation for the highly anticipated third edition of the African Schools Football Championship. This landmark…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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Rwanda Expels Belgian Diplomats Amid Tensions Over DRC Conflict and Colonial Legacy

Rwanda has officially severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, demanding that Belgian diplomats leave the country within 48 hours. The expulsion follows a heated exchange between the two nations, with Rwanda…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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Critical Peace Talks Begin in Luanda Amid Ceasefire Violations and Regional Tensions

A critical week is unfolding for the ongoing conflict in Eastern Congo, with key peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed group scheduled for…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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Africa’s Economic Growth Projected at 3.8% in 2025 and 4.1% in 2026, UNECA Report Highlights Key Challenges

Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 3.8% in 2025 and 4.1% in 2026, according to the latest report released by the United Nations Economic Commission for…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025

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Tigray Region Faces Renewed Tensions as Faction of TPLF Seizes Key Towns

Ethiopia’s Tigray region is witnessing an alarming escalation of violence and political unrest after a faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) seized control of two major towns, raising…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025