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Ramaphosa Condemns U.S. Military Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro, Urges UN Action

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling it a…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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M23 Rebels Begin Withdrawal from Uvira After U.S.-Led Mediation Effort

The M23 rebel group has announced it is withdrawing from the strategic eastern Congolese city of Uvira, following what it described as a request from United States mediators seeking to…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025

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Burkina Faso Accuses Nigeria of Airspace Violation After Military Plane Makes Emergency Landing

A Nigerian military aircraft made an emergency landing in western Burkina Faso on Sunday, triggering a sharp diplomatic dispute between Abuja and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). According to…

Africa News Now December 9, 2025

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Tshisekedi Accuses Rwanda of Breaking Ceasefire Deal Just One Day After Signing

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has accused Rwanda of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement less than 24 hours after committing to it. Addressing parliament on Monday, Tshisekedi…

Africa News Now December 9, 2025

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Benin President Thanks Army for Foiling Coup Attempt

Benin’s President Patrice Talon has praised the country’s military leadership for stopping an attempted coup on Sunday, vowing that those involved “will not go unpunished.” Earlier that morning, soldiers identifying…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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Norway Clarifies “No New U.S. Plan” as Sudan’s Army Chief Welcomes Diplomatic Reset

Sudan’s army chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has welcomed assurances from Norway that no new U.S.-backed peace proposal has been submitted to Khartoum cooling tensions after he publicly rejected what…

Africa News Now November 28, 2025

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RSF Announces Three-Month Truce as Sudan’s Army Rejects Ceasefire Proposal

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they are prepared to enter a three-month humanitarian truce aimed at easing the country’s deepening crisis, followed by direct peace talks with the Sudanese…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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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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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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Mauritanian President Urges Compassion and Solidarity with Crisis-Hit Mali

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has called on citizens to show solidarity and understanding toward neighboring Mali, which continues to grapple with worsening insecurity and economic hardship. Speaking…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Macron Pledges €1.5 Billion for Great Lakes Region Amid Skepticism Over Goma Airport Plan

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €1.5 billion humanitarian aid package for Africa’s Great Lakes region and pledged to help reopen Goma’s airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025