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Sudan Army Chief Rejects US-Led Ceasefire Proposal

Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, rejected a ceasefire proposal from US-led mediators, calling it “the worst yet,” in a setback for efforts to end the country’s 30-month-long war.…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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50 Nigerian Schoolchildren Escape Captors as Over 250 Remain Missing in Mass Abduction

Fifty of the 303 students abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State, north-central Nigeria, have escaped from captivity and reunited with their families, school authorities confirmed on Sunday.…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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Sudan Pledges Cooperation with U.S. and Saudi Arabia to End Two-Year Conflict

Sudan’s Sovereign Council, led by army chief Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Al-Burhan, announced on Wednesday that it is ready to cooperate with the United States and Saudi Arabia to end the…

Africa News Now November 21, 2025

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Nigerian Security Forces Intensify Search for Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

Nigerian security forces and local hunters have expanded their search operations to rescue dozens of schoolgirls abducted during a predawn attack in Kebbi State. Authorities say teams are sweeping nearby…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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UN Chief Warns Sahel Terrorism Is Becoming a Global Threat

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the surge in terrorism across Africa’s Sahel region is no longer a localised crisis but an escalating global threat. Addressing the UN…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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Tanzania’s Post-Election Violence Threatens International Funding, Says President

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan warned on Tuesday that the unrest following the country’s disputed October election could damage its access to international loans and aid. Speaking at the swearing-in…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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ISWAP Claims Nigerian General Killed Amid Ongoing Military Strikes; Army Denies

Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) claimed on Monday that it had captured and executed Brigadier General M. Uba during a patrol in Wajiroko, Borno State. The announcement was made…

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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South Africa Grants Entry to 130 Palestinian Travelers After Humanitarian Intervention

South African authorities on Wednesday allowed 130 Palestinian travelers to enter the country after initially being barred due to irregularities in their travel documents. The group of 153 arrived on…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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UN and African Union Deepen Partnership to Tackle Conflicts and Push for Africa’s Global Representation

The United Nations and the African Union Commission have strengthened their strategic partnership to better align their long-term development agendas UN Agenda 2030 and AU Agenda 2063 with the shared…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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UN Envoy Meets Sudan’s Army Chief to Push for Life-Saving Aid Access Amid Deepening Crisis

The United Nations’ top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, met with General Abdelfattah Al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces, on Tuesday in Port Sudan to negotiate urgent humanitarian access across…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025