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Sudan’s Military Retakes Strategic City of Wad Medani from RSF Amid Ongoing Conflict

Sudan's military and its allied forces have successfully reclaimed the strategic city of Wad Medani from the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant development in the ongoing civil…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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UAE and Kenya Forge Groundbreaking Economic Partnership Agreement to Boost Trade and Investment

In a landmark development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kenya have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at enhancing trade and investment flows between the two nations.…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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DRC Army Announces Military Gains Against M23 Rebels Amid Escalating Violence

Amid escalating violence in eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Congolese army has reported significant military victories over the M23 rebel group. Over the weekend, the…

Africa News Now January 13, 2025

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits Four African Nations, Strengthening Diplomatic and Economic Ties”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has commenced a diplomatic tour of four African nations—Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Chad—marking the 35th consecutive year that the Chinese foreign…

Africa News Now January 6, 2025

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Space Debris from Rocket Separation Stage Falls in Eastern Kenya; No Injuries Reported

In a rare occurrence, a metallic object believed to be part of a rocket's separation stage has fallen from space into a village in eastern Kenya. The incident, which occurred…

Africa News Now January 5, 2025

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Rare Twin Elephant Births in Kenya Mark New Year with Hope for Conservation

Kenya has received a rare and exciting conservation milestone as the new year begins, bringing good news for the elephant population in the country. On January 2, the Kenya Wildlife…

Africa News Now January 5, 2025

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Thousands Evacuated in Northeastern Ethiopia Amid Volcanic Activity at Mount Dofen

Thousands of civilians in the remote northeastern region of Ethiopia have been evacuated due to potential volcanic threats following unusual steam eruptions at Mount Dofen, a long-dormant volcano in the…

Africa News Now January 5, 2025

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Diplomatic Tensions Between Ethiopia and Somalia Eased After Turkey-Brokered Deal

The diplomatic dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia, which had strained relations between the two neighboring countries for nearly a year, has now been resolved, according to Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed…

Africa News Now January 3, 2025

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Nearly 3,000 Mozambican Refugees Flee to Neighboring Countries Amid Post-Election Violence and Unrest

The aftermath of Mozambique’s contested presidential election has led to a dramatic surge in the number of refugees seeking safety in neighboring countries. Nearly 3,000 Mozambicans have fled their homes…

Africa News Now January 3, 2025

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President Ruto Acknowledges Abuse of Power Amid Growing Concerns Over Kidnappings and Disappearances in Kenya

In a landmark statement during his New Year’s address on Tuesday, President William Ruto publicly acknowledged the abuse of power by Kenya's security forces, amidst rising protests and allegations of…

Africa News Now January 1, 2025

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Kenyan Opposition Senator and Protesters Arrested Amid Growing Concerns Over Abductions of Government Critics

On Monday, opposition politician Senator Okiya Omtatah and several other protesters were arrested in Nairobi during a street demonstration demanding an end to the alleged abductions of government critics, which…

Africa News Now January 1, 2025