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Qatar Donates 15 Buses and Security Equipment to Support Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Senegal has received 15 buses and security equipment donated by Qatar to support preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which are scheduled to open on October 31. The…

Africa News Now October 27, 2026

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Niger Accuses Chad of Deadly Drone Strike, Demands Compensation

Niger’s military government has accused Chad of carrying out a deadly drone strike in northern Niger, alleging that the attack killed two civilians and wounded others amid worsening relations between…

Africa News Now October 27, 2026

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Kirsty Coventry Arrives in Senegal Ahead of Historic Dakar Youth Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry arrived in Dakar, Senegal, on Monday ahead of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, marking a major milestone for African sport. The Games, the…

Africa News Now October 27, 2026

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Dakar Races to Prepare for Africa’s First Olympic Event as Youth Olympics Near

Construction crews in Dakar are working around the clock as Senegal prepares to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, marking the first time an Olympic event will be held on…

Africa News Now October 27, 2026

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Russia Hosts African Leaders for Summit on Trade, Energy and Political Cooperation

African leaders and representatives from across the continent are expected in Moscow for the Russia–Africa Summit on October 28 and 29, as Russia seeks to strengthen its political and economic…

Africa News Now October 27, 2026

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Nigeria Evacuates Ebola Patient to Switzerland as Contact Tracing Expands

Nigeria has evacuated its only confirmed Ebola patient to Switzerland for continued medical care as authorities intensify contact tracing and screening measures to limit the risk of further infections. The…

Africa News Now October 26, 2026

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Algeria Approves Troop Deployment to Niger to Protect Energy Infrastructure

Algeria’s parliament has approved a proposed military deployment to neighboring Niger, marking a significant shift in the North African country’s long-standing reluctance to send troops abroad. The move comes as…

Africa News Now October 26, 2026

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Nigeria Village Attack Death Toll Rises to 48 as Amnesty Reports 52 Killed

The death toll from a gun attack on Binnari village in Nigeria’s north-eastern Taraba State has risen to at least 48, police have told the BBC, while Amnesty International says…

Africa News Now October 26, 2026

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Nigeria Tightens Airport Screening After First Ebola Case

Nigeria has stepped up health screening at Lagos airport, with arriving international passengers undergoing temperature checks following the country’s first confirmed case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The case…

Africa News Now October 23, 2026

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Ivory Coast Court Postpones Hearing on Tidjane Thiam’s PDCI Leadership

A court in Abidjan has postponed a hearing challenging Tidjane Thiam’s election as president of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast (PDCI), extending the legal dispute over the leadership of…

Africa News Now October 23, 2026

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WHO Warns of Complex Ebola Outbreak as Virus Reaches Nigeria

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Africa is facing a more complex Ebola outbreak after Nigeria confirmed an imported case of the virus, raising concerns about its spread…

Africa News Now October 23, 2026