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Macron Pledges €1.5 Billion for Great Lakes Region Amid Skepticism Over Goma Airport Plan

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €1.5 billion humanitarian aid package for Africa’s Great Lakes region and pledged to help reopen Goma’s airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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Trump Administration Slashes U.S. Refugee Cap to Record Low, Prioritizes White South Africans

The Trump administration has announced it will admit no more than 7,500 refugees to the United States over the next year, the lowest cap in modern U.S. history while giving…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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African Leaders Join Macron at Paris Peace Forum Focused on New Global Coalitions

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to the Élysée Palace for the opening of the 8th annual Paris Peace Forum, a two-day gathering aimed at building new…

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UK Deports Ethiopian Sex Offender After Prison Blunder

The British government has deported Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, an Ethiopian man convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, days after his accidental release from prison sparked public outrage and anti-migrant…

Africa News Now October 29, 2025

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U.S. Drops Mali from Visa Bond List After Diplomatic Standoff

The United States has officially removed Mali from its list of countries whose citizens were required to post visa bonds of up to $10,000 when applying for tourist or business…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Egypt and EU Seal New Partnership at Landmark Brussels Summit

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi met with European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday for the first-ever EU-Egypt summit, signaling a new phase in relations between Cairo and the 27-member European Union.…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Protesters in Tunisia Demand Expulsion of U.S. Ambassador and Law Against Ties with Israel

Dozens of Tunisians gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Tunis on Tuesday to demand the expulsion of the American ambassador and the passage of a law banning normalization with Israel.…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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UN and African Union Reaffirm Partnership to Tackle Africa’s Growing Security Challenges

The United Nations and the African Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in tackling Africa’s escalating security and development challenges. Speaking before the UN Security Council on Tuesday,…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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Israel and Hamas to Resume Indirect Peace Talks in Egypt Amid Ongoing Gaza Strikes

Israeli and Hamas representatives are set to begin indirect negotiations on Monday in Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, aiming to end nearly two years of devastating conflict in…

Africa News Now October 6, 2025

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Eswatini Faces Backlash After Accepting Second Batch of U.S. Deportees Amid Legal Challenge

The government of Eswatini has confirmed receiving a second group of 10 deportees from the United States, despite an ongoing court battle and mounting criticism from human rights groups. Authorities…

Africa News Now October 6, 2025

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South Africa Joins French Probe into Ambassador’s Mysterious Death

South African authorities have dispatched a team of elite investigators to Paris to assist French police in probing the sudden death of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa, whose body was found in…

Africa News Now October 6, 2025