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South African Police Intensify Hunt for “Tiger” Following Deadly Illegal Gold Mining Operation

South African authorities are escalating their search for a notorious Lesotho gang leader James Neo Tshoaeli, known as "Tiger," who allegedly led illegal gold mining operations in Stilfontein. The intensified effort…

Africa News Now January 20, 2025

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Nigeria and Angola Struggle with Rising Cholera Cases Amid Outbreaks

Nigeria and Angola are grappling with new cholera outbreaks that have claimed multiple lives, sparking urgent public health responses in both nations. In Nigeria, the first cholera outbreak of the…

Africa News Now January 19, 2025

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Malawi Launches Cholera Eradication Plan to Eliminate Outbreaks by 2030

Malawi's government has launched a comprehensive plan to eliminate cholera outbreaks by 2030, aiming to reduce the prevalence of the disease, which has claimed at least 1,700 lives over the…

Africa News Now January 18, 2025

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South African Authorities Criticized Over Handling of Deadly Standoff with Illegal Miners

South African authorities are facing mounting criticism for their handling of a standoff involving illegal miners trapped in an abandoned gold mine, with the death toll from the incident rising…

Africa News Now January 17, 2025

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CAF Postpones African Nations Championship to August 2025 for Final Preparations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), moving the tournament from February to August 2025. The competition will now…

Africa News Now January 16, 2025

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Mozambique Inaugurates New President Amid Protests and Unrest Following Controversial Election

Opposition supporters took to the streets on Wednesday as Mozambique inaugurated its new president, Daniel Chapo, amid continuing protests and unrest that followed a disputed election. Chapo, the country's fifth…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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South African Rescuers Recover 78 Bodies, Rescue 166 from Stilfontein Gold Mine

South African rescuers have made significant progress in a tragic mining disaster at the Stilfontein gold mine, where they have recovered 78 bodies and rescued 166 individuals over three days…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Mozambique’s New President Daniel Chapo Inaugurated Amid Controversy and Violent Protests

Daniel Chapo, a member of Mozambique’s long-ruling Frelimo party, was officially sworn in as the country's new president on Wednesday during an inauguration ceremony in the capital, Maputo. Chapo takes…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Rescue Efforts Continue as Hundreds of Miners Remain Trapped in South African Gold Mine

Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities work to bring survivors out of the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine, where hundreds of illegal miners have been trapped in an abandoned shaft for months.…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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South African Sports Minister Calls for Proteas to Boycott Match Against Afghanistan Over Women’s Rights Issue

South Africa's Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has joined public calls for the Proteas to boycott their upcoming Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan next month, criticizing the International Cricket Council (ICC)…

Africa News Now January 10, 2025

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits Four African Nations, Strengthening Diplomatic and Economic Ties”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has commenced a diplomatic tour of four African nations—Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Chad—marking the 35th consecutive year that the Chinese foreign…

Africa News Now January 6, 2025