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RSF Attack on Sudan’s Abu Shouk Camp Kills 40 Amid Famine and Escalating War

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of carrying out a deadly assault on the famine-hit Abu Shouk displacement camp near El-Fasher, North Darfur, killing at least 40…

Africa News Now August 12, 2025

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Trump Reaffirms U.S. Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara in Message to King Mohammed VI

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, reaffirming a controversial policy first announced during his term in office. The message was delivered in…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

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AU Rejects RSF’s Self-Appointed Government in Sudan, Warns of Deeper Crisis

The African Union has firmly rejected the Rapid Support Forces’ move to establish a parallel government in Sudan, warning it could worsen the ongoing civil war and derail any path…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

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Kim Le Court Becomes First African to Win Tour de France Femmes Stage, Retakes Yellow Jersey

Mauritian cyclist Kim Le Court-Pienaar made history on Wednesday by becoming the first African rider to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes, crossing the finish line first…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

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Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi Wins 800m Freestyle World Title with Third-Fastest Time in History

Tunisia’s rising star Ahmed Jaouadi claimed his first major international title on Wednesday, dominating the men’s 800m freestyle final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The 20-year-old swimmer surged…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

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Morocco’s King Marks 26th Throne Day with Economic Optimism, Renewed Call for Algerian Rapprochement

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI celebrated his 26th Throne Day on Wednesday with a nationally televised address that emphasized economic resilience, industrial growth, and a renewed appeal for reconciliation with neighboring…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

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Morocco’s Argan Oil Boom Threatens Forests, Despite Women’s Livelihood Gains

Morocco’s lucrative argan oil industry—often dubbed “liquid gold”—is putting unsustainable pressure on the country’s shrinking argan forests, even as it creates vital jobs for rural women. Once spanning more than…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025

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UN Warns Africa Faces Rising Hunger as Global Rates Decline

While global hunger shows modest signs of improvement, Africa is heading in the opposite direction, according to a new United Nations report. The report, released during the African Union’s Global…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025

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Egypt Urges Trump to Halt Gaza War as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has called on former U.S. President Donald Trump to use his influence to help end the war in Gaza and ensure the flow of desperately…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Nigeria Wins Record 10th WAFCON Title

The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat was filled with electric energy as over 45,000 fans packed the stands to witness the final showdown of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Sudanese Refugees Begin Return Journey from Egypt as Khartoum Rebuilds

Hundreds of Sudanese nationals gathered at Cairo’s main train station on Monday to begin their journey home to Khartoum, as part of an Egyptian government initiative offering free train travel…

Africa News Now July 22, 2025