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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

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Algeria Mourns Former President Liamine Zeroual as Tebboune Pays Tribute

Abdelmadjid Tebboune has paid tribute to former Algerian leader Liamine Zeroual, who has died at the age of 84, prompting three days of national mourning across Algeria. Images released by…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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CAF Secretary-General Mosengo-Omba Steps Down Amid Afcon Controversy

The Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure marked by growing controversy within African football’s governing…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Arab League Selects Nabil Fahmy as Next Secretary-General

Arab foreign ministers have unanimously nominated former Egyptian foreign minister Nabil Fahmy as the next Secretary-General of the Arab League, reinforcing Egypt’s long-standing leadership of the regional body. Fahmy, 75,…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Fuel Prices Surge in Nigeria Despite Dangote Refinery Launch

Nigeria is grappling with a sharp rise in fuel prices, even after the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery — Africa’s largest oil refinery which was expected to ease supply pressures…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Ghana’s First Lady Advocates for Global Child Online Safety at US Summit

Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, called on international leaders to prioritize child safety in the digital age during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit in Washington, D.C.…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026

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ECOWAS Appoints Kouyaté to Rebuild Ties with Breakaway Sahel States

West African leaders have appointed former Guinean Prime Minister Lansana Kouyaté as chief mediator to re-establish dialogue with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso following their withdrawal from Economic Community of…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026