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Suspected Jihadists Attack Mali’s Morila Gold Mine, Employees Taken Hostage

Suspected jihadists attacked Mali’s Morila gold mine over the weekend, destroying equipment and briefly taking seven employees hostage, according to eyewitnesses. All hostages were later released unharmed. The incident occurred…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Ghana Rejects Claims of 25% Fee Increase at University of Ghana

Ghana’s Ministry of Education has denied reports that academic fees at the University of Ghana have been increased by 25 percent, saying no such adjustment has been approved by the…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Ivory Coast Terror Trial Resumes Over Deadly 2020 Kafolo Attack

The trial of 45 people accused of involvement in a deadly 2020 attack on an Ivorian military checkpoint resumed on Monday at Côte d’Ivoire’s Anti-Terrorism Court in Abidjan, as authorities…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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ECOWAS Warns Against Use of Force After U.S. Action Against Venezuela’s Leadership

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed serious concern over the escalating crisis in Venezuela following reports that the United States captured President Nicolás Maduro and carried…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Guinea’s Supreme Court Confirms Doumbouya’s Landslide Election Victory

Guinea’s Supreme Court on Sunday officially validated junta leader Mamady Doumbouya’s victory in the country’s December 28 presidential election, confirming he won 86.72% of the vote. The ruling upholds provisional…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Deadly Market Attack in Nigeria’s Niger State Leaves 50 Dead, Dozens Abducted

The death toll from a brutal armed attack on a rural market in Nigeria’s Niger State has risen to at least 50, local authorities and community leaders said, highlighting the…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Burkina Faso Frees Detained Nigerian Air Force Crew After Diplomatic Talks

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel who were detained after their aircraft made an emergency landing in the country earlier this month, Nigerian officials confirmed on Thursday.…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025

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U.S. Expands Travel Ban to Four African Countries, Citing Security Concerns

The Trump administration has expanded its U.S. travel ban to include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, sharply widening restrictions on travel and immigration to the United States.…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Benin Jails 30 Soldiers Over Failed December Coup, Fugitive Leader Fleeing to Togo

Benin has jailed 30 individuals, mostly soldiers, in connection with the failed coup attempt that shook the country on 7 December, AFP reports. During the attempt, the rebels briefly took…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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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