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Nigeria and Turkey Sign Defence Pact to Boost Counterterrorism and Military Capacity

Nigeria and Turkey have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and improving its military capabilities. The deal was confirmed after talks between Nigeria’s…

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Muslim Nations and African Union Condemn Israel’s Diplomatic Move in Somaliland

More than a dozen Muslim majority countries have strongly criticized Israel following its decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, escalating tensions over the disputed territory’s status. In a…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Macky Sall Joins Tight Race for UN Secretary-General as Global Tensions Shape Contest

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall is among four candidates auditioning this week for the role of Secretary-General of the United Nations, as the race to succeed António Guterres enters a…

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Togo Unveils Sahel Strategy, Positions Itself as Bridge Between ECOWAS and AES

Togo has launched a new geopolitical and security strategy aimed at addressing instability in the Sahel and improving dialogue between regional blocs, during a high-level summit in Lomé. The meeting…

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Angola to End “Extractivism” and Tackle Inequality on Historic Visit

Pope Leo XIV has called on Angola’s leaders to break away from centuries of resource exploitation and build a more just and hopeful future, as he continued his multi-nation African…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Pope Leo Calls for Forgiveness in Algeria Amid Rising France Tensions

In his first official speech in Algiers, Pope Leo urged reconciliation and forgiveness while honoring victims of Algeria’s 1954–1962 war of independence from France. Speaking at the Algerian Martyrs Memorial,…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

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Mauritius Vows to Reclaim Chagos Islands After UK Deal Collapse

Mauritius has pledged to intensify efforts to regain control of the Chagos Islands after a proposed agreement with the United Kingdom collapsed, shifting support from the United States. Speaking at…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic First-Ever Visit to Algeria on African Tour

Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria, becoming the first pontiff to travel to the country as part of an 11-day African tour focused on interfaith dialogue…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Mauritania Denies Malian Troop Incursion, Urges Calm Amid Border Tensions

Mauritania has rejected reports claiming that Malian troops crossed into its territory, clarifying that all observed military movements took place in Mali and did not breach its borders. In a…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Egypt Urges Trump to Intervene as Middle East War Escalates

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday called on U.S. President Donald Trump to help bring an end to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has now entered its second…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

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AU Divisions Stall Macky Sall’s UN Secretary-General Bid

The bid by former Senegalese president Macky Sall to become the next UN Secretary-General has hit a major setback after failing to secure consensus within the African Union (AU). Burundi,…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026