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US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan’s Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Amid Ongoing Civil War

The United States is set to impose sanctions on Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, following similar actions taken against his rival, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support…

Africa News Now January 16, 2025

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Tanzania Denies Marburg Outbreak in Kagera Region After Tests Return Negative

Tanzania has dismissed reports of a suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in the northwest of the country, following alarming claims by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO had…

Africa News Now January 16, 2025

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CAF Postpones African Nations Championship to August 2025 for Final Preparations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), moving the tournament from February to August 2025. The competition will now…

Africa News Now January 16, 2025

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Rwanda Announces First Oil Discovery in Lake Kivu After Decade of Exploration

Rwanda has made a landmark announcement regarding the discovery of oil in Lake Kivu, with 13 reservoirs confirmed in the region. This marks Rwanda's first oil find after over a…

Africa News Now January 16, 2025

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Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania’s Kagera Region Claims 8 Lives, Raising Regional Health Concerns

A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in Tanzania's northwest Kagera region has killed eight people and infected at least nine, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The alarming…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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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