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Egypt and Nigeria Face Off in Final AFCON Warm-Up Friendly

Egypt and Nigeria are set to clash in Cairo on Tuesday in their final friendly match before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off this Sunday. Egypt’s…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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UN Peacekeepers Killed in Sudan Drone Strike, Bangladesh Mourns Fallen Soldiers

United Nations peacekeepers mourned six Bangladeshi personnel killed in a drone strike on their base in Sudan’s central Kordofan region on Monday. The victims were serving with the UN Interim…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Nine African Migrants Die from Freezing Temperatures in Morocco’s Border

Moroccan authorities and human rights groups are investigating the deaths of nine African migrants found frozen near the Algeria-Morocco border. Seven men and two women were discovered in Ras Asfour,…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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Deadly Floods Kill Dozens in Morocco’s Coastal City of Safi

At least 37 people have been killed after torrential rains triggered severe flooding in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said on Monday, marking one of the…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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Egypt Unveils Restored Colossi of Memnon in Luxor to Boost Tourism

Egypt has unveiled the restored Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, completing a major archaeological project aimed at reviving one of ancient Egypt’s most important monuments and attracting more tourists. The…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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UNESCO Recognizes Egypt’s Beloved Koshari as Intangible Cultural Heritage

Egypt’s iconic dish, koshari, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, marking the country’s first culinary entry. This popular, affordable, and vegan-friendly mealmade from rice,…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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Egypt Opens Bids for Hurghada Airport as Part of Privatization Plan

Egypt's Civil Aviation Ministry has opened bids for private companies to manage, operate, and develop Hurghada International Airport, the country's second-largest airport and a key gateway to Red Sea tourism.This…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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UN Urges Large-Scale Government-Led Initiatives to Tackle Egypt’s Development Challenges

Elena Panova, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, has called for large-scale, government-led initiatives to address the country’s growing development challenges, saying the era of small, project-based approaches is over.…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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Ethiopia’s Ambitious Mega-Projects Collide With Rising Regional Tensions and Internal Conflict

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is pushing ahead with a series of massive development projects—including Africa’s largest airport and a proposed nuclear power plant after inaugurating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…

Africa News Now December 10, 2025

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Building Collapse in Fez Highlights Morocco’s Growing Urban Safety Concerns Ahead of Afcon

A residential building collapse in Fez has raised new concerns about urban safety in one of Morocco’s largest and oldest cities. The structure, which housed eight families, crumbled suddenly, forcing…

Africa News Now December 10, 2025

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Norway Clarifies “No New U.S. Plan” as Sudan’s Army Chief Welcomes Diplomatic Reset

Sudan’s army chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has welcomed assurances from Norway that no new U.S.-backed peace proposal has been submitted to Khartoum cooling tensions after he publicly rejected what…

Africa News Now November 28, 2025