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Algeria Offers Amnesty to Undocumented Youth Abroad, Urges Them to Return Home

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has appealed to young Algerians living abroad in irregular and vulnerable conditions to return home, promising legal amnesty and social reintegration. Speaking at a cabinet meeting…

Africa News Now January 14, 2026

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Museveni Rallies Supporters in Kampala as Uganda Heads to Tense Election

Thousands of supporters gathered in Kampala on Tuesday for President Yoweri Museveni’s final campaign rally ahead of Uganda’s general election on Thursday, closing a bruising campaign marked by heavy security…

Africa News Now January 14, 2026

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Jihadists Attack Industrial Sites, Kidnap Civilians in Western Mali Amid Fuel Blockade

Gunmen attacked three industrial plants in Mali’s western Kayes region over the weekend, kidnapping three to four civilians and causing extensive damage, local sources said Monday. The assaults are part…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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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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Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Africa’s Largest Airport in Bishoftu

Ethiopia has officially begun construction of what it aims to be Africa’s largest airport and most ambitious aviation infrastructure project in Bishoftu, 45 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa. Prime Minister…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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Gambia Begins Reparations for Victims of Jammeh’s Human Rights Abuses

The Gambia Reparations Commission has started disbursing payments to victims of human rights violations committed under the 22-year rule of former dictator Yahya Jammeh. The commission described the move as…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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UN Refugee Chief Salih Praises Kenya’s Kakuma Camp as Model for Integration

The new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih, visited Kakuma refugee camp in northwestern Kenya on Monday, commending the country’s efforts to integrate refugees into local society.…

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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Ghana Clears $1.47bn Energy Debt, Restores Power Sector Guarantees

The Government of Ghana says it has paid a total of $1.47 billion in 2025 to settle long-standing debts in the energy sector, a move officials say has stabilized power…

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…

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1,000 Days of War: Sudan Faces World’s Worst Hunger and Displacement Crisis

Aid agencies on Friday marked 1,000 days since Sudan’s war erupted in April 2023, warning that the conflict has triggered the world’s largest hunger emergency and displacement crisis. Civilians, the…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026