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ECOWAS Approves $27 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline to Boost Regional Energy Integration

West African leaders have approved the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), signing a key agreement during the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, marking…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Gabon President Oligui Ngema Begins France Visit

Gabonese President Brice Oligui Ngema began a state visit to France on Monday, where talks with French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to focus on economic cooperation, security ties and…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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São Tomé and Príncipe Counts Votes in Closely Watched Presidential Election

Vote counting was underway in São Tomé and Príncipe on Sunday after citizens cast their ballots in a presidential election that could shape the political future of one of Africa's…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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21 Killed as School Bus Carrying Pupils Crashes in Eastern Uganda

At least 21 people, including 20 schoolchildren, have been killed after a school bus overturned in eastern Uganda while returning from an educational trip, police have confirmed. The victims were…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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Algerian Prime Minister Visits Orphanage Fire Survivors as Death Toll Rises to 11

Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb has visited survivors of a devastating fire at an orphanage in Algiers that killed at least 11 people, including several children, as authorities continue investigating…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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France and Morocco Sign 14 Agreements to Deepen Strategic Partnership

France and Morocco have signed 14 cooperation agreements covering key sectors including the economy, security, migration, infrastructure, water management and scientific research, as the two countries continue efforts to strengthen…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026

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Nigeria Places 14 States on Flood Alert as Rainy Season Intensifies

Nigeria's Hydrological Services Agency has placed 14 states on flood alert, warning residents and authorities to prepare for possible moderate flooding as heavy rains continue across the country. The agency…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026

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Ghana Makes Biometric Verification Mandatory for National ID Checks

Ghana has introduced new rules requiring businesses and institutions to use a biometric verification system when checking national identity cards, in a move aimed at reducing identity fraud and strengthening…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026

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Malawians Seek Repatriation from South Africa Amid Immigration Crackdown

Hundreds of Malawian nationals gathered outside Malawi's embassy in Johannesburg on Tuesday, seeking assistance to return home as South Africa's intensified immigration enforcement and rising anti-migrant sentiment continue to affect…

Africa News Now July 15, 2026

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Health Workers Strike in DR Congo’s Ebola Epicentre Over Unpaid Salaries

Health workers in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, have gone on strike over unpaid salaries, disrupting medical services in one of the areas hardest hit by the country's ongoing…

Africa News Now July 15, 2026

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Landmark Convening on the “Financialization of Politics” Opens in Accra-Ghana.

A high-level, three-day regional convening targeting the growing threat of the "financialization of politics" officially opened in Accra today. Bringing together a powerful coalition of continental leaders, policymakers, and civil…

Africa News Now July 14, 2026