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South Africa Launches First Locally Made Vaccine in Fight Against Major Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

South Africa is battling its worst foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in decades, but authorities say a newly produced local vaccine could be a turning point for the livestock industry. The…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Protests Erupt at Dakar University Over 13-Month Delay in Student Bursaries

Tensions have flared again at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar, where students have been protesting for weeks over long-delayed government financial aid, triggering clashes with security forces and…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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U.S. Delivers Military Aid to Nigeria Following Christmas Day Strikes on Militants

The United States delivered “critical military supplies” to Nigeria on Tuesday, reinforcing security cooperation following U.S. airstrikes on December 25 against militant groups in the country’s northwest. The strikes targeted…

Africa News Now January 14, 2026

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Egypt Urges Ceasefire as Sudan War Marks 1,000 Days

Egypt has called for an immediate end to the fighting in Sudan, warning that the prolonged conflict poses a serious threat to regional stability. The appeal was made on Wednesday…

Africa News Now January 14, 2026

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Sudan Recovers Hundreds of Stolen Museum Artefacts Looted During War

Sudanese authorities on Tuesday unveiled hundreds of recovered ancient artefacts at a secured ceremony in Port Sudan, marking a rare cultural victory amid the country’s ongoing civil war. The 570…

Africa News Now January 14, 2026

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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