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Mali’s Mamadou Sangaré Wins Marc-Vivien Foé Award as Ligue 1’s Best African Player

RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has been named the best African player in France’s Ligue 1, becoming the first Malian footballer to win the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award. The 23-year-old…

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Madagascar Sets 2027 Referendum and Presidential Election Timeline

Madagascar’s transitional authorities have announced a new electoral roadmap that will see the country hold a constitutional referendum in June 2027 followed by presidential elections in October the same year.…

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Moroccan Singer Saad Lamjarred Faces Rape Trial in France Over 2018 Allegations

The rape trial of Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred has opened in Draguignan, southern France, nearly seven years after allegations first emerged against the singer. Lamjarred, 41, appeared in court…

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Senegal’s Urban Sanitation Investment Needs Could Reach $1.3 Billion by 2050, Study Finds

A new study under the African Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII) has revealed that Senegal’s annual sanitation investment needs could more than double by 2050, rising to an estimated $1.3…

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Macron Defends Europe’s Role in Africa, Criticises China’s “Predatory” Mineral Strategy at Nairobi Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended Europe’s partnership with Africa while sharply criticising China’s economic approach on the continent during a two-day economic summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Speaking in an…

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One Missing US Soldier Found Dead During African Lion 2026 Exercise in Morocco

The body of one of two United States soldiers who went missing during the African Lion 2026 military exercise in southern Morocco has been recovered, Moroccan authorities confirmed on Sunday.…

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Sudan’s Army Chief Meets Saudi Crown Prince as War Enters Fourth Year.

Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, has travelled to Jeddah for high-level talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the country’s civil war enters its fourth year. According…

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Senegal Hosts High-Level African Security Forum in Dakar to Tackle Stability and Sovereignty Challenges

Senegal has opened the 10th edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, bringing together African heads of state, policymakers, and security experts to address the…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Korir Smashes Boston Marathon Course Record as Lokedi Defends Women’s Crown

Kenya’s John Korir delivered a record-breaking performance to win the Boston Marathon for a second consecutive year, clocking 2:01:52 and setting a new men’s course record. The 29-year-old sliced 1…

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Middle East Tensions Rise as Diplomacy Intensifies Over Iran, Lebanon and Sudan

Diplomatic activity is intensifying across the Middle East as regional leaders and global powers navigate a series of overlapping conflicts involving Iran, Israel, Lebanon and Sudan. In Cairo, Abdel Fattah…

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Benin Seeks Extradition of Activist Kémi Séba After Arrest in South Africa

Authorities in Benin have launched extradition proceedings against controversial activist Kémi Séba following his arrest in South Africa. Special prosecutor Mario Metonou, representing the Court for the Repression of Economic…

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