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Migration Death Toll Soars as Over 46,000 Reach Spain’s Canary Islands in 2024 Amid Rising Atlantic Crossings

In 2024, at least 46,843 people reached Spain's Canary Islands, one of Europe's main entry points for irregular migration across the Atlantic, according to the country’s interior ministry. This marks…

Africa News Now January 1, 2025

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Kenyan youths; on the slogan: we no go agree give the government.

Four young Kenyan men who went missing just before the Christmas holidays have been found alive, family members and rights groups say. Kenya has been gripped by a wave of…

Africa News Now December 28, 2024

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Egypt and Qatar Push for Gaza Ceasefire to Facilitate Aid Amid Ongoing Conflict

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced on Wednesday that Egypt is working closely with Qatar to establish a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The proposed ceasefire aims to halt the…

Africa News Now December 26, 2024

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France Begins Military Withdrawal from Chad with Handover of First Base Ahead of Upcoming Elections

France has officially handed over its first military base in Chad, marking the beginning of the planned withdrawal of French military forces from the country, according to statements from both…

Africa News Now December 26, 2024

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Winter Solstice Aligns Sun’s Rays with Ancient Egyptian Temple at Luxor, Drawing Thousands of Tourists

The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, has become a celebrated occasion at the iconic Temple of Amun-Re in Luxor, Egypt. Each year on…

Africa News Now December 22, 2024

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UN Convening New Meeting of Libyan Experts to Address Electoral Impasse and Push for National Elections

The United Nations is organizing a new meeting of Libyan experts to address the deadlock surrounding the country’s long-awaited national elections, which have been delayed for over two years. The…

Africa News Now December 16, 2024

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Libya’s National Oil Corporation to Declare Force Majeure After Zawiya Refinery Damage Amid Armed Clashes”

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced plans to declare force majeure after significant damage occurred to the Zawiya Refinery’s reservoirs, caused by ongoing confrontations between armed groups in the area.…

Africa News Now December 15, 2024

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Egypt and China Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation, Discuss Syria’s Political Transition

The foreign ministers of Egypt and China met in Beijing on Friday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including economics, industry, and energy. The meeting focused on strengthening…

Africa News Now December 13, 2024

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Egypt Hosts International Conference to Rally Humanitarian Support for Gaza Amid Escalating Crisis

On Monday, Egypt hosted a high-level international conference in Cairo to galvanize humanitarian support for Gaza, which has been devastated by over a year of intense conflict between Hamas and…

Africa News Now December 3, 2024

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Libyan Militia Detains Migrants Amid Ongoing Struggles with Human Trafficking and Smuggling Networks

The 444 Brigade, a powerful militia group operating under the authority of the Libyan National Army, announced on Monday, November 25, that its patrolling commanders had detained a group of…

Africa News Now November 26, 2024

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IMF Reaffirms Support for Egypt’s Economic Reforms Amid Challenges, Offers Updates on Global Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reaffirmed its strong support for Egypt's ongoing economic reforms, which are designed to tackle the nation's pressing challenges, including high inflation and foreign currency shortages.…

Africa News Now November 22, 2024