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South Sudan Denies Uganda’s Troop Deployment Amid Rising Tensions

South Sudan's government has firmly denied reports that Uganda had deployed special forces to the capital, Juba, in response to escalating political tensions within the country. The denial follows statements…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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Tensions Escalate in South Sudan as Cracks Emerge in Power-Sharing Government

International concern is mounting as tensions rise in South Sudan, with growing cracks in the ruling coalition threatening the fragile peace established following the country’s brutal civil war. Recent clashes…

Africa News Now March 10, 2025

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South African Peacekeepers Evacuated from Eastern Congo After Injuries in Ongoing M23 Conflict

A group of critically injured South African peacekeepers, who sustained injuries during fighting in eastern Congo a month ago, have been evacuated by the United Nations and returned to South…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Historic Peace Agreement Ends Senegal’s Longest-Standing Insurgency in Casamance

In a landmark development, the Senegalese government and the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) have successfully reached a peace agreement, ending the decades-long insurgency that has plagued the…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Congo’s President Announces Unity Government Amid Escalating Violence in Eastern Region

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has revealed plans to form a unity government as violence intensifies in the country’s eastern region, sparking significant concern from…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Mali and Senegal Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Joint Border Patrols and Expanding Cooperation

Mali and Senegal are reinforcing their partnership, placing emphasis on practical cooperation over political differences within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A significant development in this growing…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Ramaphosa Calls for Global Unity at G20 Meeting Amid Ongoing Global Conflicts

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the ongoing global conflicts during a speech at a G20 foreign ministers' meeting held in Johannesburg on Thursday. The summit saw the participation of…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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Egypt and Spain Reject Trump’s Gaza Depopulation Proposal, Urge Support for Palestinian Rights and Reconstruction

In a joint news conference on Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez strongly opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to depopulate the Gaza Strip.…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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DR Congo Seeks Military Support from Chad Amid Growing M23 Rebel Threat

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially requested military assistance from Chad in its ongoing battle against the M23 rebels, who have been advancing through eastern Congo, according to…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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Chad Declares Victory in Operation Haskanite Against Boko Haram, Eliminates 300 Fighters

Chad's military has officially concluded Operation Haskanite, a large-scale offensive launched in November 2024 to combat Boko Haram insurgents. The operation, which aimed to neutralize the extremist group, has been…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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Sudanese Foreign Minister Meets Iranian Counterpart in Tehran to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Ongoing Conflict

On Monday, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed Al-Sharif met with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in Tehran as part of a diplomatic mission to reinforce bilateral relations between…

Africa News Now February 18, 2025