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South Africa to Deploy Army With Police in Crime Hotspots Within 10 Days

The government of South Africa will deploy army units alongside police within the next 10 days in a bid to curb escalating violent crime linked to drug gangs and illegal…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Gold Rush Fever Grips Springs as Jobless South Africans Dig for Hope

Dozens of would-be prospectors have descended on an informal settlement in Springs, about 50 kilometres east of Johannesburg, after reports of a possible gold discovery sparked a wave of illegal…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Kenya and Egypt Push Deeper Ties, Back Dialogue on Nile Water Cooperation

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi held talks in Nairobi on Monday with Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty, as the two countries moved to strengthen bilateral relations, trade and…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Zambia Bans South African Livestock Imports as Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak Worsens

Zambia has imposed an immediate ban on all livestock and related products from South Africa, citing biosecurity risks linked to a fast-spreading outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). The suspension was…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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South Africa Charges Four Suspects Over Dashcam Killing of E-Hailing Driver

Authorities in South Africa have charged four people with murder and robbery following the killing of an e-hailing driver whose death, captured on dashcam footage, has sparked national outrage. Three…

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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Senegalese Navy Searches for Three Missing Sailors After Patrol Boat Capsizes

The Senegalese Navy has launched a large-scale search and rescue operation after a patrol boat capsized in rough seas at the mouth of the Senegal River, leaving three sailors missing.…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Epstein Survivor Urges Palace to Release Records on Prince Andrew’s Ties

A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse has called on Buckingham Palace to proactively review and release records relating to Prince Andrew’s past association with the disgraced financier. Juliette Bryant, 43,…

Africa News Now February 12, 2026

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Zambian Court Orders Seizure of $1.3M in Assets from Former President Lungu’s Son

Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of more than $1.3 million (£923,000) in assets from Dalitso Lungu, son of late former President Edgar Lungu. The forfeiture includes 79 vehicles,…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Zimbabwe Cabinet Approves Constitutional Changes to Extend Mnangagwa’s Term to 2030

Zimbabwe’s cabinet on Tuesday approved major constitutional changes that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure until 2030, sparking fierce criticism from opposition leaders and civil society. The 83-year-old Mnangagwa, who…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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UN Urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to De-escalate as Tigray Violence Intensifies

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to urgently de-escalate tensions as fighting resurges in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region. Speaking in Geneva…

Africa News Now February 10, 2026