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Ethiopia Marks 130 Years Since Adwa Victory Amid Renewed Red Sea Tensions

Ethiopia has commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa with full military honors, celebrating its 1896 defeat of invading Italian forces a landmark victory that preserved the…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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Egypt Unveils Restored Colossi of Memnon in Luxor to Boost Tourism

Egypt has unveiled the restored Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, completing a major archaeological project aimed at reviving one of ancient Egypt’s most important monuments and attracting more tourists. The…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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Jacaranda Season Paints Gauteng Purple as South Africa’s Iconic Trees Bloom

Each spring, the streets of Pretoria and Johannesburg come alive in a sea of lavender as jacaranda trees burst into bloom a spectacle that has become one of South Africa’s…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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Burkina Faso Launches Campaign to Preserve Legacy of Thomas Sankara with Archival Collection

The Burkinabe government has launched a significant campaign aimed at preserving the life and legacy of President Thomas Sankara, a revolutionary leader who led the country from 1983 until his…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Morocco’s AMDIE Commits to Preserving Historic Dufuna Canoe to Boost Tourism in Nigeria

Yobe State, Nigeria – Morocco’s Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) has pledged to support the preservation of the Dufuna Canoe, a unique 8,000-year-old artifact discovered in Yobe State, Nigeria.…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025