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Nigeria Confirms Withdrawal of About 200 US Troops as Security Crisis Persists

Nigeria has confirmed that about 200 US military personnel deployed earlier this year will be withdrawn, while stressing that the move does not signal a breakdown in security cooperation between…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Xi Jinping Visits Egypt as China and Cairo Deepen Strategic Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, his first trip to Egypt in a decade, as Beijing and Cairo seek closer economic and…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Tunisia Seeks Fairer EU Ties as Germany Pledges €100 Million in New Cooperation

Tunisia is pushing for a more balanced relationship with the European Union as President Kais Saied met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Tunis on Monday to discuss bilateral ties,…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Ceuta Records 23 Sexual Assault Cases as Migrant Crisis Deepens

Spanish prosecutors have recorded 23 sexual assault cases involving migrants in Ceuta since the mass arrival from Morocco on July 30, with nine of the victims aged between 14 and…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

ANN West Africa

Niger Mutiny Crushed After 24 Hours of Unrest as Russia Backs Government Forces

Niger’s military government says it has regained control of a key military base in the capital, Niamey, after a nearly 24-hour mutiny by soldiers exposed growing tensions within the country’s…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Kagame Calls FDLR Disarmament Efforts “Superficial” as DR Congo Peace Talks Continue

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has criticized recent efforts to disarm the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), describing them as “superficial” and warning that Rwanda will remain concerned…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

ANN West Africa

Nigerian Muslim and Christian Leaders Sign Peace Accord Ahead of 2027 Elections

More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed a new peace accord in Abuja aimed at reducing religious tensions, combating hate speech and strengthening cooperation between Nigeria’s two largest…

Africa News Now August 14, 2026

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France Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Ambassador to Central African Republic

France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic, Bruno Foucher, following allegations that his conduct at the official diplomatic residence created potential security concerns. The…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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Fighting Intensifies in Sudan’s Blue Nile as RSF Claims Control of Geissan

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they have seized control of Geissan, a strategic town in Blue Nile State near the Ethiopian border, but the Sudanese army disputes the…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

ANN West Africa

Ghana, Burkina Faso Strengthen Security Cooperation Along Key Trade Corridors

Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement aimed at improving security along major cross-border trade routes and strengthening coordination between their security agencies. The agreement was signed…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Côte d’Ivoire and Mauritania Seek Stronger Economic and Security Ties

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani held talks in Abidjan on Tuesday as the two West African countries seek to deepen bilateral cooperation and…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026