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Gen Z-Led Protests Sweep Morocco Over Health Crisis and World Cup Spending

Morocco witnessed its largest anti-government protests in years this past weekend, as thousands of mostly young demonstrators clashed with police and blocked major roads in at least 11 cities. The…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

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Niger and Morocco Sign Aviation Deal to Boost Safety and Training

Niger and Morocco have signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation in civil aviation, focusing on safety, training, and the exchange of technical expertise. The memorandum of understanding was signed…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Mali Accuses Algeria of ‘International Terrorism’ at UN Over Drone Dispute

Mali’s prime minister, Abdoulaye Maïga, has accused Algeria of committing “international terrorism” after Algerian forces shot down a Malian military drone near their shared border. Speaking at the United Nations…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Turkey and Egypt Launch First Joint Naval Exercise in 13 Years

Turkey and Egypt have kicked off their first joint naval exercise in more than a decade, marking a major step in restoring defense ties after years of political tensions. The…

Africa News Now September 26, 2025

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Sarkozy Convicted in Libya Campaign Financing Scandal, Faces New Legal Blow

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted on Thursday of criminal association in a long-running case alleging his 2007 presidential campaign was secretly bankrolled by the regime of late Libyan…

Africa News Now September 26, 2025

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Sarkozy Awaits Verdict in Historic Trial Over Alleged Libyan Campaign Funds

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison as a Paris court prepares to deliver its verdict Thursday on accusations that he secretly accepted millions…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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Morocco Launches Special E-Travel Authorization for African Fans Ahead of AFCON 2025

Morocco has introduced a new electronic travel authorization system to make it easier for African football fans to attend the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the country will…

Africa News Now September 22, 2025

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Egypt Pardons Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah After Years of Detention

Egyptian activist and writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah, long regarded as a symbol of the country’s democratic decline, has been granted a presidential pardon after years behind bars. Abd el-Fattah should…

Africa News Now September 22, 2025

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Libyan Naval Force Rescues 35 Migrants Near Tunisian Border

Libya’s Zuwara Naval Operations Force announced Thursday that it had rescued 35 migrants in a mission near the Tunisian border earlier this week, underscoring the growing dangers faced by those…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Landslide in Sudan’s Darfur Kills 1,000 in New Tragedy

A catastrophic landslide has obliterated the village of Tarasin in Sudan’s Darfur region, killing an estimated 1,000 people in what is being described as one of the country’s deadliest natural…

Africa News Now September 2, 2025

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Sudan’s Cabinet Holds First Meeting in Khartoum Since Army Recapture of Capital

For the first time in more than a year, Sudan’s cabinet has convened in Khartoum, marking a symbolic step toward restoring state authority in a city devastated by war. The…

Africa News Now August 28, 2025