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Morocco Faces Severe Agricultural Crisis as Drought Hits Livestock and Crop Production

Morocco's cattle and sheep populations have drastically decreased by 38% in the past nine years, primarily due to the ongoing drought crisis, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari reported on Thursday.…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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President Zelensky to Deliver Virtual Address at African Union Summit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has been informed that he will not be attending the upcoming African Union (AU) summit in person. In a letter dated February 5th, Zelensky was…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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African Leaders Renew Calls for Colonial Reparations at AU Summit, Facing Global Resistance

At the 2025 African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African leaders have intensified their calls for reparations for the legacies of slavery and colonialism. The discussions, which have…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Morocco’s AMDIE Commits to Preserving Historic Dufuna Canoe to Boost Tourism in Nigeria

Yobe State, Nigeria – Morocco’s Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) has pledged to support the preservation of the Dufuna Canoe, a unique 8,000-year-old artifact discovered in Yobe State, Nigeria.…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Bukavu in Crisis: Rising Tensions and an Uncertain Future

As the security situation in Bukavu, South Kivu, grows increasingly dire, concerns about the city’s future intensify. The presence of military forces has escalated significantly, leading to heightened tensions among…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Egypt Rejects Trump’s Proposal on Palestinian Refugees, US-Egypt Tensions Rise

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in Washington on Monday, where he was greeted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His visit comes amid growing tensions between Egypt and…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Senegal and Mauritania Launch Second Joint Maritime Patrol to Combat Regional Security Threats

Senegal and Mauritania are stepping up their maritime security efforts with an enhanced operational partnership to address rising regional challenges. The two neighboring countries recently carried out their second joint…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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Palestine and Egypt Reject Trump’s Proposal for Gaza Resettlement, Call it a Violation of International Law”

In a strongly worded response, both Palestine and Egypt have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to permanently resettle displaced Palestinians from Gaza outside the war-torn enclave. The proposal,…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Outrage After Italy Frees Libyan Military Officer Wanted by ICC for War Crimes

Italy has sparked widespread controversy after releasing Osama Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan military officer sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged involvement in war crimes during Libya's…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Uganda Launches Trial for Sudan Strain Ebola Vaccine Amid Outbreak

Uganda has commenced a trial for a new vaccine against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, following an outbreak that has already claimed one life and infected two others.…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye Triumph at Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon

Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye claimed the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, delivering impressive…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025