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At Least 12 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Eastern Libya

Emergency teams are recovering bodies after a migrant boat capsized off Libya’s eastern coast near Derna, between the towns of Al-Tamimi and Umm Al-Razm, highlighting once again the deadly risks…

Africa News Now March 3, 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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Rising Food Prices Cast Shadow Over Ramadan in Algeria

As Muslims across Algeria observe Ramadan with prayer, fasting and evening family meals, many households are grappling with a pressing concern: how to afford traditional iftar feasts amid soaring food…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Chad Closes Eastern Border with Sudan Amid Escalating Cross-Border Violence

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan “until further notice” to prevent repeated incursions by Sudanese armed groups, authorities announced Monday. The measure comes after heavy fighting in the…

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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Floods Displace Thousands in Northwest Morocco, Casting a Shadow Over Ramadan

Severe flooding between December 2025 and February 2026 has displaced thousands of people in northwestern Morocco, forcing families to observe Ramadan in emergency shelters as they await aid and reconstruction.…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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France and Algeria Reopen Security Ties in First Diplomatic Thaw Since 2024 Rift

France and Algeria agreed on Tuesday to restart high-level security cooperation during a visit to Algiers by French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, signalling the first concrete easing of strained relations…

Africa News Now February 18, 2026

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UN Urges Libya’s Rival Authorities to Halt Migrant Returns and End Systematic Abuse

The United Nations has urged both the UN-backed government and a rival administration in Libya to carry out urgent reforms to protect migrants and refugees, warning that widespread abuses have…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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France and Algeria Seek to Reset Security Ties After Year of Diplomatic Strains

France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez began a two-day visit to Algeria on Monday, signaling a renewed push to restore security and intelligence cooperation after months of strained relations. The trip…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Niger’s Leader Visits Algeria as Both Sides Move to Reset Diplomatic Ties

Niger’s head of state, Abdourahamane Tiani, arrived in Algiers on Sunday for a working visit aimed at reviving strained relations between Niger and Algeria. Tiani is accompanied by a senior…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Niger and Algeria Reset Ties, Revive Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project

Niger’s military leader Abdourahamane Tiani has announced a “new dynamic” in relations with Algeria following talks in Algiers with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. After the meeting on Monday, Tebboune said the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026