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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Submit Joint Bid to Host 2032 AFCON

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially launched a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first major sporting initiative by the three countries…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Morocco Demands Full Investigation Into Death of Citizen During Police Arrest in Italy

Morocco has called on Italian authorities to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan national who died after being restrained by police during…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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UNAIDS Chief Urges Africa to Increase Domestic Health Funding Amid Declining Foreign Aid

The Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has called for a fundamental shift in how African countries finance healthcare, urging governments to reduce their dependence on foreign aid and invest…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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UN Warns Conflicts and Energy Shocks Could Push Millions More Into Hunger, With Africa Hardest Hit

Conflicts, geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global energy markets could push 9 to 18 million more people into hunger, with Africa expected to bear the greatest impact, according to the…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Egypt Reopens Restored Sultan Qaytbay Mosque-Mausoleum

Egypt has officially reopened the historic Mosque-Mausoleum of Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaytbay in Cairo following an extensive two-year restoration project aimed at preserving one of the finest examples of Mamluk architecture.…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Morocco Begins Preparations to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco is accelerating investments in tourism and infrastructure as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, with plans to add 60,000 hotel beds before…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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ECOWAS Approves $27 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline to Boost Regional Energy Integration

West African leaders have approved the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), signing a key agreement during the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, marking…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Expanded U.S. Anti-Abortion Policies Raise Concerns Over Women’s Health in Africa

The Trump administration's expanded restrictions on U.S. foreign aid for organizations linked to abortion services are fueling concerns among health experts and reproductive rights advocates, who warn the policy could…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Algeria Buries Orphanage Fire Victims as Investigation Continues

Algeria has laid to rest the 11 victims of a devastating fire that swept through an orphanage near the capital, Algiers, as authorities continue investigating the cause of the tragedy.…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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Algerian Prime Minister Visits Orphanage Fire Survivors as Death Toll Rises to 11

Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb has visited survivors of a devastating fire at an orphanage in Algiers that killed at least 11 people, including several children, as authorities continue investigating…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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France and Morocco Sign 14 Agreements to Deepen Strategic Partnership

France and Morocco have signed 14 cooperation agreements covering key sectors including the economy, security, migration, infrastructure, water management and scientific research, as the two countries continue efforts to strengthen…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026