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Sahara Festival Celebrates Desert Heritage and Regional Cultures
February 9, 2026
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Somalia Rejects U.S. Claims of Aid Diversion
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Sahara Festival Celebrates Desert Heritage and Regional Cultures

For seven days, the Sahara Festival brings together dancers, musicians, and craftspeople from across the Sahara, with Niger as guest of honor alongside Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso. The…
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Posted by Africa News Now February 9, 2026
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Dar es Salaam’s Historic Kariakoo Market Reopens After Fire Reconstruction

More than four years after a devastating fire, Dar es Salaam’s historic Kariakoo market is set to reopen following a $10 million reconstruction. President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the new…
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Posted by Africa News Now February 9, 2026
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Severe Floods Force 150,000 from Homes in Northern Morocco

Tens of thousands of residents in northern Morocco have been displaced after heavy rains caused severe flooding, authorities said. Over 150,000 people have been evacuated in the past week, with…
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Posted by Africa News Now February 9, 2026
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Egypt and Somalia Pledge Closer Cooperation to Safeguard Regional Stability

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi welcomed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Cairo on Sunday to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation and regional security. At a joint press conference at the Presidential…
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Posted by Africa News Now February 9, 2026
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South Africa to Withdraw Troops from UN Mission in DR Congo

South Africa has announced it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) after 27 years of deployment. President Cyril…
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Posted by Africa News Now February 9, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Peace Amid Rising Violence in Nigeria

Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to escalating violence in Nigeria, following deadly attacks in Kaduna state that have left scores dead and dozens abducted. Speaking after Sunday’s…
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Posted by Africa News Now February 9, 2026
Protests Erupt at Dakar University Over 13-Month Delay in Student Bursaries
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Protests Erupt at Dakar University Over 13-Month Delay in Student Bursaries

Tensions have flared again at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar, where students have been protesting for weeks over long-delayed government financial aid, triggering clashes with security forces and…
Posted by Africa News Now February 9, 2026
U.S. Delivers Military Aid to Nigeria Following Christmas Day Strikes on Militants
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U.S. Delivers Military Aid to Nigeria Following Christmas Day Strikes on Militants

The United States delivered “critical military supplies” to Nigeria on Tuesday, reinforcing security cooperation following U.S. airstrikes on December 25 against militant groups in the country’s northwest. The strikes targeted…
Posted by Africa News Now January 14, 2026
Pope Leo XIV to Visit Angola in Africa Tour, First Papal Visit Since 2023
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Pope Leo XIV to Visit Angola in Africa Tour, First Papal Visit Since 2023

Pope Leo XIV is planning a visit to Africa that will include Angola, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday, marking the first papal trip to the continent since Pope Francis visited…
Posted by Africa News Now January 14, 2026
Egypt Urges Ceasefire as Sudan War Marks 1,000 Days
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Egypt Urges Ceasefire as Sudan War Marks 1,000 Days

Egypt has called for an immediate end to the fighting in Sudan, warning that the prolonged conflict poses a serious threat to regional stability. The appeal was made on Wednesday…
Posted by Africa News Now January 14, 2026
Sudan Recovers Hundreds of Stolen Museum Artefacts Looted During War
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Sudan Recovers Hundreds of Stolen Museum Artefacts Looted During War

Sudanese authorities on Tuesday unveiled hundreds of recovered ancient artefacts at a secured ceremony in Port Sudan, marking a rare cultural victory amid the country’s ongoing civil war. The 570…
Posted by Africa News Now January 14, 2026
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Algeria Offers Amnesty to Undocumented Youth Abroad, Urges Them to Return Home

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has appealed to young Algerians living abroad in irregular and vulnerable conditions to return home, promising legal amnesty and social reintegration. Speaking at a cabinet meeting…
Posted by Africa News Now January 14, 2026
Museveni Rallies Supporters in Kampala as Uganda Heads to Tense Election
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Museveni Rallies Supporters in Kampala as Uganda Heads to Tense Election

Thousands of supporters gathered in Kampala on Tuesday for President Yoweri Museveni’s final campaign rally ahead of Uganda’s general election on Thursday, closing a bruising campaign marked by heavy security…
Posted by Africa News Now January 14, 2026
U.S. Travel Ban Threatens Senegal and Ivory Coast Fans’ World Cup Plans
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U.S. Travel Ban Threatens Senegal and Ivory Coast Fans’ World Cup Plans

Fans of Senegal and Ivory Coast face uncertainty over attending the 2026 World Cup in the United States due to a partial travel ban imposed by the Trump administration. The…
Posted by Africa News Now January 13, 2026
Jihadists Attack Industrial Sites, Kidnap Civilians in Western Mali Amid Fuel Blockade
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Jihadists Attack Industrial Sites, Kidnap Civilians in Western Mali Amid Fuel Blockade

Gunmen attacked three industrial plants in Mali’s western Kayes region over the weekend, kidnapping three to four civilians and causing extensive damage, local sources said Monday. The assaults are part…
Posted by Africa News Now January 13, 2026
US House Backs AGOA Extension, but South Africa’s Eligibility Faces Scrutiny
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US House Backs AGOA Extension, but South Africa’s Eligibility Faces Scrutiny

The US House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three years, preserving duty-free access to American markets for more than 30…
Posted by Africa News Now January 13, 2026
Bobi Wine Threatens Mass Protests Ahead of Uganda’s Presidential Election
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Bobi Wine Threatens Mass Protests Ahead of Uganda’s Presidential Election

Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has warned of mass demonstrations if President Yoweri Museveni manipulates Thursday’s presidential election, as over 20 million citizens prepare to vote. Speaking to AFP, Wine…
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