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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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South Africa Honors Fallen Peacekeepers Killed in DRC Clashes with Moving Ceremony

The remains of 14 South African peacekeepers who tragically lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were repatriated to South Africa on Thursday, with a solemn ceremony…

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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U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze Raises Concerns for South African Communities, NGO Programs Struggling

Community members in Evaton, south of Johannesburg, gathered at the Emthojeni Awareness Centre on Wednesday to collect food parcels donated by the U.S. Department of Social Development. This initiative, which…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Jacob Zuma’s Party Files Treason Complaint Against AfriForum Over Land Reform Law Criticism

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma’s political party, the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MK), has filed a treason complaint against the Afrikaner rights group AfriForum. The complaint stems…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Eastern and Southern African Leaders Urge Ceasefire and Dialogue in Eastern Congo Crisis

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa have called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels from the M23 group are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government. The summit,…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s First President and Liberation Hero, Dies at 95

Sam Nujoma, the revered freedom fighter and first president of Namibia, has passed away at the age of 95. Nujoma, a towering figure in Namibian history, led the country to…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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Trump Cuts Development Aid to Three Giant African Countries Amid Political Tensions

The United States has announced cuts to several major development aid programmes in Senegal, South Africa, and Botswana, signaling a shift in its foreign aid strategy under the Trump administration.…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Tems Makes History at 67th Grammy Awards, Wins African Music Performance Award

The 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, held in fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Sunday night, marked a historic moment for Nigeria as singer Tems won the prestigious African Music Performance Award. The…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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SADC Emergency Summit Tackles Escalating Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Heads of Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an emergency summit today to address the ongoing and deepening crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS in Historic Move

In a significant development on Wednesday, the military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso officially announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision…

Africa News Now January 29, 2025