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Eight Killed in Southern Egypt Shooting as Police Gun Down Attacker

At least eight people were killed and five others injured after a gunman opened fire on a busy street in southern Egypt on Monday, according to the country’s Interior Ministry.…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Draw Anounced

The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations officially began on Tuesday after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the qualifying draw in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of the…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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WHO Declares International Health Emergency as Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo

A rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 people and reached the eastern city of Goma, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO)…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Middle East Conflict Threatens Tunisia’s Summer Tourism Recovery

Tunisia’s tourism sector is facing growing uncertainty ahead of the peak summer season as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East drives up fuel prices and travel costs, threatening visitor…

Africa News Now May 14, 2026

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Sarkozy Faces Fresh Seven-Year Jail Request in Libya Campaign Funding Appeal

French prosecutors have asked an appeals court to sentence former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to seven years in prison over allegations that his 2007 presidential campaign received illegal funding from…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

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Chad’s “At the Heart of Art” Festival Ends with Call to Empower Youth Through Culture

The third edition of the “At the Heart of Art” festival has concluded in N’Djamena’s Bakara district, bringing together hundreds of young participants, international artists, and local performers in a…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

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Nollywood Mourns Actor Alexx Ekubo Following Reports of His Death at 40

The Nigerian film industry is mourning actor Alexx Ekubo following widespread reports that the Nollywood star has died at the age of 40 after a prolonged illness. While tributes from…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Withdraw From Key Areas in Eastern DR Congo Amid Fragile Ceasefire Efforts

Fighters from the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have withdrawn from several strategic areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local officials, military sources, and residents, in a move…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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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…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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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…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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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…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026