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Nine African Migrants Die from Freezing Temperatures in Morocco’s Border

Moroccan authorities and human rights groups are investigating the deaths of nine African migrants found frozen near the Algeria-Morocco border. Seven men and two women were discovered in Ras Asfour,…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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South Africa Ends Visa-Free Entry for Palestinians After Suspicious Charter Flights

South Africa has suspended its long-standing 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders, citing what officials describe as a coordinated campaign of “forced migration” linked to Israel. Home Affairs Minister…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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U.N. Warns Sudan’s Humanitarian Effort Faces Collapse as North Darfur Crisis Deepens

The United Nations migration agency (IOM) has warned that humanitarian operations in Sudan’s war-ravaged North Darfur region are on the verge of total collapse, citing severe funding shortages, growing insecurity,…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Dutch Court Opens Trial of Eritrean Man Accused of Running Brutal Migrant Smuggling Network

A major human smuggling trial began Monday in the Netherlands against Tewelde Goitom, also known as Amanuel Walid, an Eritrean man accused of operating a vast trafficking network that moved…

Africa News Now November 3, 2025

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U.S. Drops Mali from Visa Bond List After Diplomatic Standoff

The United States has officially removed Mali from its list of countries whose citizens were required to post visa bonds of up to $10,000 when applying for tourist or business…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Egypt and EU Seal New Partnership at Landmark Brussels Summit

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi met with European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday for the first-ever EU-Egypt summit, signaling a new phase in relations between Cairo and the 27-member European Union.…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Senegalese Navy Rescues 282 Migrants Off Dakar Amid Rising Deaths on Atlantic Route

The Senegalese Navy rescued 282 migrants from a wooden canoe off the coast of Dakar on Saturday, in one of the largest recent interceptions along West Africa’s migration corridor. Authorities…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Libyan Naval Force Rescues 35 Migrants Near Tunisian Border

Libya’s Zuwara Naval Operations Force announced Thursday that it had rescued 35 migrants in a mission near the Tunisian border earlier this week, underscoring the growing dangers faced by those…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Ghana Secures Visa-Free Travel to Four Global South Nations Amid U.S. Travel Restrictions

Ghanaian citizens can now travel visa-free to four new countries as the government steps up efforts to boost the global mobility of its passport holders. The Foreign Ministry announced that…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

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U.S. Deports Convicted Criminals to Eswatini Under Expanded Third-Country Policy

The United States has deported five convicted foreign nationals to the Kingdom of Eswatini, marking a new chapter in its controversial third-country deportation program, according to a statement issued Tuesday…

Africa News Now July 16, 2025

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Kenya Abolishes Visa Requirements for Most African and Caribbean Nations to Boost Travel and Tourism

Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for travelers from all African countries—except Somalia and Libya—and most Caribbean nations, as part of a major policy shift to encourage tourism, trade, and…

Africa News Now July 14, 2025