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Eswatini Confirms $5.1 Million U.S. Payment for Hosting Deportees Amid Legal Challenges

Eswatini has for the first time confirmed receiving $5.1 million from the United States in return for accepting third-country deportees, sparking criticism from human rights groups. The kingdom, led by…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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Eswatini Becomes First African Country to Receive Groundbreaking Twice-Yearly HIV Injection

Eswatini on Tuesday became the first African nation to receive lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection hailed as a potential game-changer in the fight against the virus that has claimed…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

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South Africa Suspects “Coordinated Operation” Behind Charter Flight Carrying 150 Palestinians

South Africa’s government has raised alarms over a charter flight carrying more than 150 Palestinian passengers that landed in Johannesburg last week, calling the incident part of a possible coordinated…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

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South Africa’s “Snowbok” Matt Smith Makes Historic Leap to 2026 Winter Olympics

South African athlete Matt Smith is set to break new ground as the country’s first cross-country skier to compete at the Winter Olympics in more than 10 years, an unlikely…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

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Global South Coalition Imposes Luxury Air Travel Tax to Fund Climate Action

A coalition of 13 countries has introduced new taxes on luxury air travel, targeting private jets and first- and business-class tickets, as part of efforts to curb carbon emissions and…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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Africa Faces Rapid Surge in Diabetes as WHO Warns of Mounting Health Crisis

Africa is confronting a dramatic rise in diabetes cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday as the world marked World Diabetes Day on November 14. According to new…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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South Africa Grants Entry to 130 Palestinian Travelers After Humanitarian Intervention

South African authorities on Wednesday allowed 130 Palestinian travelers to enter the country after initially being barred due to irregularities in their travel documents. The group of 153 arrived on…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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South Africa Announces Ambitious Bid to Host First African Olympics

South Africa on Thursday formally announced its intention to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming to become the first African nation to host the world’s…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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Africa Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years

Africa is confronting its most severe cholera outbreak in more than two decades, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned on Thursday, citing a deadly combination…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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UN and African Union Deepen Partnership to Tackle Conflicts and Push for Africa’s Global Representation

The United Nations and the African Union Commission have strengthened their strategic partnership to better align their long-term development agendas UN Agenda 2030 and AU Agenda 2063 with the shared…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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South African Leaders Slam U.S. G20 Boycott as Diplomatic Rift Deepens

South African officials from across the political spectrum have sharply criticized the United States’ decision to boycott the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, calling the move misguided and damaging to…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025