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Somali President Slams Gaza Violence and Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has sharply criticized the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling both issues threats to international law and regional stability. Speaking on…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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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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Eritrea Denies Ethiopian Claims of Cross-Border Military Presence

Tensions are mounting in the Horn of Africa after Eritrea rejected Ethiopian accusations that its troops are operating inside Ethiopian territory and supporting insurgents. Ethiopia recently called for the withdrawal…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Summoned by Military Court Over Coup Allegations

Guinea-Bissau’s main opposition figure, Domingos Simões Pereira, has been ordered to appear before a military court over alleged links to multiple coup attempts, according to judicial and military sources. Pereira,…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Ghana Recalls High Commissioner to Nigeria Over Primary Election Allegations

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, following allegations of misconduct linked to internal party primaries. In a…

Africa News Now February 8, 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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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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U.S. Travel Ban Threatens Senegal and Ivory Coast Fans’ World Cup Plans

Fans of Senegal and Ivory Coast face uncertainty over attending the 2026 World Cup in the United States due to a partial travel ban imposed by the Trump administration. The…

Africa News Now January 13, 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