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Nigeria Warns Citizens Against Deceptive Recruitment into Foreign Wars

Nigerian authorities have issued a fresh warning over the recruitment of citizens into armed conflicts abroad through deceptive schemes, saying young people are being targeted with false promises of jobs,…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Ukraine Says Two Nigerians Killed While Fighting for Russian Forces in Luhansk

Ukrainian authorities say the bodies of two Nigerian nationals who were fighting for Russia have been recovered in eastern Ukraine, highlighting ongoing allegations that Moscow is recruiting foreign nationals for…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Ethiopia’s Ambitious Mega-Projects Collide With Rising Regional Tensions and Internal Conflict

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is pushing ahead with a series of massive development projects—including Africa’s largest airport and a proposed nuclear power plant after inaugurating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…

Africa News Now December 10, 2025

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Khartoum Residents Return Home Amid Massive Rebuilding Challenge

After more than two years of brutal conflict, residents of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, are beginning to return home but they are coming back to a city in ruins. The war…

Africa News Now August 25, 2025

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Sudanese Celebrate Eid al-Fitr Amid War as Army Gains Ground in Khartoum

Despite the ongoing war and displacement crisis, Sudanese citizens gathered in Omdurman on Sunday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, embracing a sense of resilience and hope as the army made further…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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Nigerian Military Operation in Borno Claims 22 Soldiers, 70 Insurgents Dead.

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the loss of 22 soldiers and the deaths of over 70 insurgents during ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the "Timbuktu Triangle," located in Borno State,…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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“Families Flee War and Famine in Sudan, Finding Refuge in Chad as UK Foreign Secretary Witnesses the Crisis”

Every day, families fleeing the brutal conflict and famine in Sudan arrive at the Chad border, navigating a dry, dusty path to escape the ongoing violence. The scenes have left…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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Over 1 Million Sudanese Refugees Flee to South Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict

The United Nations has reported that more than one million people have fled the ongoing conflict in Sudan, seeking refuge in neighbouring South Sudan. This marks a grim milestone in…

Africa News Now January 23, 2025

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Seven Dead in Clash Between Ghana Armed Forces and Illegal Miners at AngloGold Ashanti Mine

At least seven illegal miners have been confirmed dead following a violent confrontation with Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) personnel at the AngloGold Ashanti mining site in Obuasi, Ghana. The clash…

Africa News Now January 20, 2025

Central Africa

“M23 REBELS SEIZE MASISI IN EASTERN DR CONGO AMID ONGOING CONFLICT AND REGIONAL INSTABILITY.”

Rebel forces affiliated with the M23 group, reportedly supported by Rwanda, have taken control of the town of Masisi in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo…

Africa News Now January 5, 2025