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US House Backs AGOA Extension, but South Africa’s Eligibility Faces Scrutiny

The US House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three years, preserving duty-free access to American markets for more than 30…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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Rwanda Backs Louise Mushikiwabo for Third Term as Francophonie Secretary-General

Rwanda has officially announced its support for former Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo to serve a third term as Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), the global body…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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Somalia Cuts Ties with UAE Over Alleged Support for Somaliland Recognition

Somalia has officially cancelled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing evidence that Abu Dhabi is undermining the country’s sovereignty, national unity, and political independence. The decision follows the…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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China and Lesotho Pledge Deeper Cooperation in Agriculture, Energy and Infrastructure

China and Lesotho have agreed to expand cooperation in key development sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, underscoring the two countries’ long-standing diplomatic and economic…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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Trump Signals Possible US Strikes in Nigeria Again

In an interview with The New York Times, former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that additional American military strikes could occur in Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed, despite…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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Central African Republic President Touadera Invites Russian President Putin

The re-elected President of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the country, further cementing a partnership that has grown in recent…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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Ethiopia and China Pledge Deeper Cooperation During Wang Yi’s Africa Visit

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Addis Ababa on Thursday, marking the first stop of Wang’s 2026 New Year diplomatic tour of Africa. The…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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Former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Detained in the U.S. Amid Corruption Charges

Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former finance minister, has been detained by U.S. authorities, his lawyer confirmed Wednesday. Ofori-Atta, 66, is in the United States for medical treatment but faces corruption allegations…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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AU Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland, Citing Regional and Legal Concerns

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, calling the move “unilateral and illegitimate” in a statement released Tuesday. The AU’s Council for…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Nigerian Air Force Takes Lead After U.S. Strikes on Jihadists in Sokoto

The Nigerian Air Force will assume primary responsibility for counterterrorism operations following U.S. airstrikes on Christmas Day targeting jihadist groups in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria, according to a Nigerian official.…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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China-Led BRICS Naval Drill to Begin in South African Waters

The first naval exercise held under the expanded BRICS banner is set to begin on Friday in South African waters, marking a new step in defense cooperation among the bloc’s…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026