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Floods Force Evacuation of Tourists from Kenya’s Maasai Mara as Death Toll Rises

Severe flooding triggered by days of heavy rainfall has forced the evacuation of tourists and staff from the Maasai Mara National Reserve in southwestern Kenya, as authorities grapple with the…

Africa News Now March 9, 2026

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Floods Displace Thousands in Northwest Morocco, Casting a Shadow Over Ramadan

Severe flooding between December 2025 and February 2026 has displaced thousands of people in northwestern Morocco, forcing families to observe Ramadan in emergency shelters as they await aid and reconstruction.…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Cyclone Gezani Kills 38 in Madagascar as Toamasina Left in Ruins, Mozambique on Alert

Drone footage released by National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC) shows widespread destruction in Toamasina, after powerful Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday. Authorities say at least 38…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Cyclone Gezani Kills at Least 20 in Madagascar, Leaves Trail of Destruction

At least 20 people have died after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar’s east coast with winds reaching 250 km/h (155 mph), triggering widespread destruction and flooding. The powerful storm made…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Severe Floods Force 150,000 from Homes in Northern Morocco

Tens of thousands of residents in northern Morocco have been displaced after heavy rains caused severe flooding, authorities said. Over 150,000 people have been evacuated in the past week, with…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Boat Capsizes in Northeast Nigeria, Leaving 26 Dead and Dozens Affected

At least 26 people have died and 14 others remain missing after a passenger boat capsized in northeastern Nigeria, according to emergency officials. The accident occurred late Saturday as a…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Deadly Floods Kill Dozens in Morocco’s Coastal City of Safi

At least 37 people have been killed after torrential rains triggered severe flooding in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said on Monday, marking one of the…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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Building Collapse in Fez Highlights Morocco’s Growing Urban Safety Concerns Ahead of Afcon

A residential building collapse in Fez has raised new concerns about urban safety in one of Morocco’s largest and oldest cities. The structure, which housed eight families, crumbled suddenly, forcing…

Africa News Now December 10, 2025

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Six Dead, Dozens Injured in Stampede at Ghana Military Recruitment Drive

At least six people were killed and dozens injured in a crowd crush at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday during a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise, officials…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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11 Feared Dead as Tourist Plane Crashes En Route to Maasai Mara in Kenya

A small tourist aircraft crashed early Tuesday, October 28, in Kenya’s coastal county of Kwale, killing all 11 people on board, according to local authorities. The plane, a Cessna Caravan…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Two Dead, Several Injured as Building Collapses in Casablanca’s Old Medina

At least two people have died and several others were injured after a residential building collapsed early Wednesday morning in the Old Medina district of Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, authorities…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025