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South Africa Ends Visa-Free Entry for Palestinians After Suspicious Charter Flights

South Africa has suspended its long-standing 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders, citing what officials describe as a coordinated campaign of “forced migration” linked to Israel. Home Affairs Minister…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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France Pledges Stronger Security Cooperation with Nigeria

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will deepen its security partnership with Nigeria after a direct request from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The commitment comes as Nigeria faces…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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Ramaphosa Rejects Trump’s Threat to Bar South Africa From G20, Calls Remarks “An Insult”

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sharply condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that he would bar South Africa from attending next year’s G20 summit in the United States, calling the remarks…

Africa News Now November 27, 2025

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EU–AU Leaders Pledge Bigger Investments and Stronger Cooperation

Leaders from the European Union and African Union opened the seventh EU-AU summit in Luanda, Angola, on Monday, focusing on deepening political and economic cooperation under the theme “Promoting peace…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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China and South Africa Launch New Initiative to Boost Africa’s Modernization

China and South Africa unveiled a new cooperation initiative during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg aimed at accelerating Africa’s modernization and sustainable development. The plan builds on commitments made at…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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EU–AU Summit Opens in Angola, Marking 25 Years of Partnership

The seventh annual European Union–African Union summit opened in Luanda, Angola, on Monday with leaders from both continents calling for stronger cooperation to tackle rising global tensions and deepen economic…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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Sudan Army Chief Rejects US-Led Ceasefire Proposal

Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, rejected a ceasefire proposal from US-led mediators, calling it “the worst yet,” in a setback for efforts to end the country’s 30-month-long war.…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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Macron Visits Gabon to Reset Ties as Oligui Nguema

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Gabon on Monday as part of his multi-country African tour, marking his first visit since General Brice Oligui Nguema seized power in an August…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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Activists Light Up Johannesburg Ahead of Historic G20 Summit

Johannesburg’s skyline turned into a glowing protest canvas on Wednesday night as South African artists and global activists projected bold messages onto city buildings ahead of the first-ever G20 summit…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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South Africa Tightens Security Ahead of First G20 Summit on African Soil

South Africa’s security agencies say they are fully prepared to safeguard world leaders and delegates as Johannesburg hosts Africa’s first-ever G20 leaders’ summit in the coming days a major logistical…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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Macron Launches Multi-Nation Africa Tour to Reset French Relations

French President Emmanuel Macron will begin a four-nation tour of Africa this week as Paris seeks to reset strained ties and reinforce its diplomatic presence on the continent, the Élysée…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025