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CAF and EU Sign Landmark Football Partnership to Boost Youth Development and Strengthen Africa-Europe Ties

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the European Commission have announced a new strategic partnership to support upcoming African football tournaments and youth development initiatives, marking a significant deepening…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Tripoli Returns to Calm After Deadly Militia Clashes Spark Anti-Government Protests

Relative calm has returned to Tripoli, Libya’s capital, after violent clashes erupted on May 12 between rival militias following the killing of Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, head of the Stability Support…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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RSF Drone Strikes Plunge Khartoum Into Darkness as Sudan’s Civil War Escalates

Khartoum and surrounding areas remained without power late Thursday following a wave of overnight drone strikes that targeted key electricity infrastructure in and around the capital. The attacks mark a…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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Mauritanian Court Jails Ex-President Aziz to 15 Years for Corruption

A Mauritanian appeals court has sentenced former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to 15 years in prison and imposed a $3 million fine for corruption, significantly increasing the five-year sentence…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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France Expelled Algerian officials with diplomatic passports As Diplomatic Tensions Escalate

France has expelled several Algerian officials with diplomatic passports who lacked visas, a retaliatory step following Algeria’s recent expulsion of 15 French diplomats. The French Foreign Ministry summoned Algeria’s chargé…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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UN Urges Egypt to Rethink Controversial Criminal Code Reforms

The United Nations Human Rights Office has raised alarm over Egypt’s proposed amendments to its Code of Criminal Procedure, urging greater transparency and compliance with international human rights standards ahead…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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Nigeria Urges Ghana’s Backing for $25B Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Amid Debt Dispute

The Nigerian government has called on Ghana to support the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, which aims to connect Nigerian gas to West African and European markets. The appeal…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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African Union Mobilizes $400M for Peace Efforts, Eyes Financial Independence

The African Union (AU) has raised $400 million to fund peace operations across the continent, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf announced Monday in Addis Ababa. The funds, channeled through…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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Greece and Egypt Reaffirm $4.5 Billion Clean Energy Pact to Power Europe via Mediterranean Cable

Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to a landmark clean energy initiative that aims to connect North Africa to Europe via an undersea electricity cable capable of transmitting 3,000…

Africa News Now May 7, 2025

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Sudan Cuts Ties with UAE Over Alleged Support for RSF Amid Intensifying Civil War

Sudan has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), escalating a geopolitical rift fueled by accusations that the Gulf nation is backing Sudan’s rival faction in its…

Africa News Now May 7, 2025

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Drone Strikes Devastate Port Sudan, Causing Blackouts and Forcing UN Flight Suspension

A wave of drone attacks on Tuesday severely damaged critical infrastructure in Port Sudan, plunging the strategic Red Sea city into darkness and disrupting water, health, and aviation services, according…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025