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PM Sonko Rules Out Debt Restructuring as Senegal Faces Rising Fiscal Pressure

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has said his government will not pursue a debt restructuring, even as the country faces mounting repayment pressures and reduced access to international financing. Speaking…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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AU Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland, Citing Regional and Legal Concerns

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, calling the move “unilateral and illegitimate” in a statement released Tuesday. The AU’s Council for…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Egypt’s Coptic Christians Mark Christmas with Prayers for Peace and Stability

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Christians marked Christmas on January 7, gathering in large numbers at churches across the country on Tuesday night for Christmas Eve Mass. In Cairo, worshippers filled churches…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Morocco’s Tourism Boom Breaks Records as Visitor Numbers Surge

Morocco’s tourism sector has reached record levels, with the country welcoming 19.8 million visitors in 2025, a 14 percent increase from the previous year, according to the tourism ministry. The…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Tunisia Finally Frees Aid Workers Tried for Assisting Migrants

Tunisian authorities have released six humanitarian workers who were on trial for allegedly helping migrants, ending more than 20 months of detention for some of the accused, according to their…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Sudan Tops Global Humanitarian Crisis Watchlist Amid Worsening Civil War

Sudan has once again been ranked the world’s most urgent humanitarian crisis, topping the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) 2026 Emergency Watchlist for the third consecutive year. The list, released on…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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U.S. Expands Travel Ban to Four African Countries, Citing Security Concerns

The Trump administration has expanded its U.S. travel ban to include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, sharply widening restrictions on travel and immigration to the United States.…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Egypt Fans Rally Behind Mohamed Salah as He Prepares for AFCON 2025

Egyptian football fans have rallied behind Mohamed Salah as the Liverpool forward joins his national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Salah, 32, has faced a…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Head Holds Talks in Riyadh Amid Ongoing Conflict

Sudan’s transitional Sovereignty Council president, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arrived in Riyadh on Monday for high-level talks with Saudi officials, part of ongoing efforts to broker peace in Sudan’s ongoing civil…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Egypt and Nigeria Face Off in Final AFCON Warm-Up Friendly

Egypt and Nigeria are set to clash in Cairo on Tuesday in their final friendly match before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off this Sunday. Egypt’s…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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UN Peacekeepers Killed in Sudan Drone Strike, Bangladesh Mourns Fallen Soldiers

United Nations peacekeepers mourned six Bangladeshi personnel killed in a drone strike on their base in Sudan’s central Kordofan region on Monday. The victims were serving with the UN Interim…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025