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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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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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Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum After Nearly Two Years of War

Sudan’s prime minister has announced the official return of the government to Khartoum, marking a symbolic milestone as the country passes 1,000 days of civil war. “We are back today,”…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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1,000 Days of War: Sudan Faces World’s Worst Hunger and Displacement Crisis

Aid agencies on Friday marked 1,000 days since Sudan’s war erupted in April 2023, warning that the conflict has triggered the world’s largest hunger emergency and displacement crisis. Civilians, the…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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M23 Holds Funeral in Goma for Victims of Deadly Drone Strike in Eastern DR Congo

The AFC/M23 armed group on Thursday held a collective funeral in Goma for 22 people killed in a drone strike earlier this month in Masisi territory, North Kivu province, eastern…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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Somalia Rejects U.S. Claims of Aid Diversion

Somalia’s government has strongly denied U.S. allegations that it ordered the demolition of a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in Mogadishu and seized American-funded food aid meant for vulnerable civilians.…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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AU Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland, Citing Regional and Legal Concerns

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, calling the move “unilateral and illegitimate” in a statement released Tuesday. The AU’s Council for…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Migrant Boat Returns to Gambia After Taking on Water, No Casualties Reported

A boat carrying dozens of migrants aiming to reach Spain returned to shore after taking on water off the coast of Gambia, officials said. No casualties were reported. The vessel…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Young African Migrants Face Freezing Nights on the Streets of Paris

In the historic heart of Paris, several dozen snow-covered tents shelter around 300 young African migrants, many of whom are unaccompanied minors seeking official recognition, as they spend nights outdoors…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Tunisia Finally Frees Aid Workers Tried for Assisting Migrants

Tunisian authorities have released six humanitarian workers who were on trial for allegedly helping migrants, ending more than 20 months of detention for some of the accused, according to their…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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UNICEF Warns of Surge in Sexual Violence Against Children at DR Congo Displacement Camp

UNICEF has raised alarm over a sharp rise in sexual violence against children at the Rhoo displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that years of conflict and…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026