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Gunmen Abduct 13 During Church Service in Kogi, Nigeria

At least 13 people were kidnapped during a Sunday morning attack on the Evangelical Church Winning All in Aaaaz-Kiri, a rural community in central Nigeria’s Kogi state. Witnesses said armed…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Egypt and Nigeria Face Off in Final AFCON Warm-Up Friendly

Egypt and Nigeria are set to clash in Cairo on Tuesday in their final friendly match before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off this Sunday. Egypt’s…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Sierra Leone Declares End of Mpox Epidemic After Two Years

Sierra Leone has officially declared the Mpox epidemic over, ending a two-year health crisis that recorded more than 5,000 confirmed cases and 60 deaths across the country. The original emergency…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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ECOWAS Rejects Guinea-Bissau Military Transition Plan, Warns of Sanctions

West African leaders have rejected a transition timetable put forward by Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities, insisting on a rapid restoration of constitutional rule and warning that targeted sanctions could be imposed…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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ECOWAS to Abolish Air Transport Taxes and Cut Aviation Fees from 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to abolish air transport taxes starting 1 January 2026, aiming to make air travel across the region more affordable.…

Africa News Now December 12, 2025

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Ghana Expels Three Israelis in Retaliation for Ben Gurion Airport Incident

Ghana has expelled three Israeli citizens in response to what it described as the mistreatment and wrongful deportation of several Ghanaians at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport last week. The incident…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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Fugitive Benin Coup Leader Reportedly Sheltered in Togo

Benin’s alleged coup leader, Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, is reportedly taking refuge in the Lomé 2 neighborhood of Togo’s capital, according to multiple West African and international sources, including Beninese…

Africa News Now December 10, 2025

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Benin Foils Early-Morning Coup Attempt as Regional Forces Join Hunt for Fugitive Leader

Benin’s government says “casualties occurred on both sides” during Sunday’s attempted coup, which was quashed within hours but has heightened concerns about rising instability across West Africa. Security forces are…

Africa News Now December 9, 2025

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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara Sworn in for Fourth Term Amid Controversy

President Alassane Ouattara was inaugurated Monday for his fourth five-year term as Ivory Coast’s leader, following an October election marked by low voter turnout and a government crackdown on opposition…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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Benin President Thanks Army for Foiling Coup Attempt

Benin’s President Patrice Talon has praised the country’s military leadership for stopping an attempted coup on Sunday, vowing that those involved “will not go unpunished.” Earlier that morning, soldiers identifying…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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France Pledges Stronger Security Cooperation with Nigeria

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will deepen its security partnership with Nigeria after a direct request from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The commitment comes as Nigeria faces…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025