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Sudanese Court Sentences RSF Leader Hemedti to Death Over Darfur Atrocities

A Sudanese court has sentenced Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemedti, to death in absentia after convicting him of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide linked to atrocities…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026

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African Union Declares Slavery and Colonialism Genocide, Adopts Tribute Day for African Victims

Leaders of the African Union have adopted a landmark resolution describing slavery, deportation, colonialism and apartheid as acts of genocide and crimes against the people of Africa. The decision was…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Nigerian Air Force Takes Lead After U.S. Strikes on Jihadists in Sokoto

The Nigerian Air Force will assume primary responsibility for counterterrorism operations following U.S. airstrikes on Christmas Day targeting jihadist groups in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria, according to a Nigerian official.…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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South Africa Suspects “Coordinated Operation” Behind Charter Flight Carrying 150 Palestinians

South Africa’s government has raised alarms over a charter flight carrying more than 150 Palestinian passengers that landed in Johannesburg last week, calling the incident part of a possible coordinated…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

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Rwanda to Build Nearly 300 New Homes for Genocide Survivors

Rwanda has announced plans to construct 296 new homes for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, marking a significant step in the country’s long running efforts to…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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DRC’s Tshisekedi Urges UN to Recognize “Silent Genocide” as M23 Conflict Escalates

At the 2025 UN General Assembly in New York, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi issued an urgent plea to world leaders, describing the violence in eastern Congo…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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Trump and Ramaphosa Set to Meet As Tensions Rise Over White Farmer Asylum Dispute

Relations between South Africa and the United States have grown increasingly strained, following the Trump administration’s decision to grant asylum to white South African farmers, citing alleged racial persecution. This…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025