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US Hosts Fresh Western Sahara Talks as Autonomy Plan Sparks Renewed Debate

The United States convened a new round of negotiations on Western Sahara in Washington on Monday, bringing together Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario Front in a renewed bid to…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Floods Displace Thousands in Northwest Morocco, Casting a Shadow Over Ramadan

Severe flooding between December 2025 and February 2026 has displaced thousands of people in northwestern Morocco, forcing families to observe Ramadan in emergency shelters as they await aid and reconstruction.…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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France and Algeria Reopen Security Ties in First Diplomatic Thaw Since 2024 Rift

France and Algeria agreed on Tuesday to restart high-level security cooperation during a visit to Algiers by French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, signalling the first concrete easing of strained relations…

Africa News Now February 18, 2026

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UN Urges Libya’s Rival Authorities to Halt Migrant Returns and End Systematic Abuse

The United Nations has urged both the UN-backed government and a rival administration in Libya to carry out urgent reforms to protect migrants and refugees, warning that widespread abuses have…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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France and Algeria Seek to Reset Security Ties After Year of Diplomatic Strains

France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez began a two-day visit to Algeria on Monday, signaling a renewed push to restore security and intelligence cooperation after months of strained relations. The trip…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Niger’s Leader Visits Algeria as Both Sides Move to Reset Diplomatic Ties

Niger’s head of state, Abdourahamane Tiani, arrived in Algiers on Sunday for a working visit aimed at reviving strained relations between Niger and Algeria. Tiani is accompanied by a senior…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Niger and Algeria Reset Ties, Revive Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project

Niger’s military leader Abdourahamane Tiani has announced a “new dynamic” in relations with Algeria following talks in Algiers with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. After the meeting on Monday, Tebboune said the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Tunisia Jails Five Over Deadly 2023 Ghriba Synagogue Attack

Tunisian courts have sentenced five people to prison terms ranging from one to 15 years for their roles in the May 2023 attack on the Ghriba Synagogue in Djerba, which…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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African Union Declares Slavery and Colonialism Genocide, Adopts Tribute Day for African Victims

Leaders of the African Union have adopted a landmark resolution describing slavery, deportation, colonialism and apartheid as acts of genocide and crimes against the people of Africa. The decision was…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Morocco Unveils $330m Recovery Plan After Floods Ravage Northern Farmlands

Morocco has announced a $330 million emergency recovery package to support communities hit by weeks of severe flooding across the country’s north, where key agricultural areas have suffered extensive damage.…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Egypt and Senegal Step Up Diplomatic Coordination Ahead of AU Summit

The foreign ministers of Egypt and Senegal met near Cairo on Tuesday to deepen bilateral ties and align their positions on key African and global issues ahead of the upcoming…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026