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Nigeria and Turkey Sign Defence Pact to Boost Counterterrorism and Military Capacity

Nigeria and Turkey have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and improving its military capabilities. The deal was confirmed after talks between Nigeria’s…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Muslim Nations and African Union Condemn Israel’s Diplomatic Move in Somaliland

More than a dozen Muslim majority countries have strongly criticized Israel following its decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, escalating tensions over the disputed territory’s status. In a…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Three Senegalese Fans Released in Morocco After AFCON Final Violence Sentences

Three football supporters from Senegal have been released from detention in Morocco after completing three-month prison sentences linked to unrest during the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Angola to End “Extractivism” and Tackle Inequality on Historic Visit

Pope Leo XIV has called on Angola’s leaders to break away from centuries of resource exploitation and build a more just and hopeful future, as he continued his multi-nation African…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Zimbabwe Bird Returns Home After 137 Years, Marking Major Cultural Repatriation

Zimbabwe has welcomed the return of one of its most important national symbols, "the Zimbabwe Bird," more than a century after it was taken during colonial rule. The soapstone sculpture,…

Africa News Now April 16, 2026

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Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Wins Presidency in Landslide Vote

Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election with an overwhelming majority, according to provisional results released by the electoral commission. Wadagni, 49,…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

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Pope Leo Calls for Forgiveness in Algeria Amid Rising France Tensions

In his first official speech in Algiers, Pope Leo urged reconciliation and forgiveness while honoring victims of Algeria’s 1954–1962 war of independence from France. Speaking at the Algerian Martyrs Memorial,…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

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Nigeria Commences Investigations Into Airstrike in Northeast

Nigeria’s Air Force has opened an investigation following reports that a military airstrike in the northeast killed a large number of civilians on Saturday. According to Amnesty International, more than…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic First-Ever Visit to Algeria on African Tour

Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria, becoming the first pontiff to travel to the country as part of an 11-day African tour focused on interfaith dialogue…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Ghanaian Footballer Dominic Frimpong Killed in Armed Attack on Team Bus

Ghanaian football has been thrown into mourning following the death of Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old winger for Berekum Chelsea, who was killed after the team’s bus came under attack by…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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AU Divisions Stall Macky Sall’s UN Secretary-General Bid

The bid by former Senegalese president Macky Sall to become the next UN Secretary-General has hit a major setback after failing to secure consensus within the African Union (AU). Burundi,…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026