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Egypt’s Coptic Christians Mark Christmas with Prayers for Peace and Stability

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Christians marked Christmas on January 7, gathering in large numbers at churches across the country on Tuesday night for Christmas Eve Mass. In Cairo, worshippers filled churches…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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South Africa’s Artisanal Miners Keep Coal Flowing Amid Crackdown and Energy Transition

Thousands of informal miners work daily in South Africa’s coal heartland, digging in pitch-black, often unsafe tunnels in Mpumalanga province. While the government labels them “illegal miners,” many describe themselves…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Morocco’s Tourism Boom Breaks Records as Visitor Numbers Surge

Morocco’s tourism sector has reached record levels, with the country welcoming 19.8 million visitors in 2025, a 14 percent increase from the previous year, according to the tourism ministry. The…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Tunisia Finally Frees Aid Workers Tried for Assisting Migrants

Tunisian authorities have released six humanitarian workers who were on trial for allegedly helping migrants, ending more than 20 months of detention for some of the accused, according to their…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Cape Town Minstrels Parade Fills Streets With Music, History and Colour

Thousands of performers flooded the streets of Cape Town on Monday for the annual Minstrels’ Parade, known locally as the Kaapse Klopse, turning the city into a vibrant display of…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Equatorial Guinea Moves Capital from Malabo to Ciudad de La Paz

Equatorial Guinea has officially changed its capital from Malabo to Ciudad de La Paz, the government announced through a presidential decree. Malabo, located on Bioko Island, has served as the…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Zimbabwe Moves to Tackle One of Africa’s Deadliest Road Safety Crises

Zimbabwe records some of the world’s most dangerous roads, with an average of five people killed and nearly 40 injured in traffic crashes every day, according to national road safety…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Guinea’s Supreme Court Confirms Doumbouya’s Landslide Election Victory

Guinea’s Supreme Court on Sunday officially validated junta leader Mamady Doumbouya’s victory in the country’s December 28 presidential election, confirming he won 86.72% of the vote. The ruling upholds provisional…

Africa News Now January 5, 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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CAR Deploys Troops With UN Support to Secure December Elections

The Central African Republic (CAR) has deployed additional troops to the remote Vakaga region as part of efforts to secure nationwide elections scheduled for 28 December, with logistical support from…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025

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Guinea’s Simandou Mine Starts Exports as Mass Layoffs Raise Social Tensions

Guinea’s long-delayed Simandou iron ore project has officially begun production and exports, marking a major milestone for one of the world’s largest untapped iron ore reserves. But the start of…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025