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Egypt and Jordan Collaborate on Gaza Rebuilding Plans Amid Ongoing Tensions

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II in Cairo on Sunday as the two leaders continued discussions on the situation in Gaza. This…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Mali Launches DDR-1 Program to Disarm and Reintegrate Former Combatants

In a significant step toward peace and stability, the transitional authorities in Mali have officially launched the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR-1) program. This initiative aims to disarm and reintegrate…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Eastern and Southern African Leaders Urge Ceasefire and Dialogue in Eastern Congo Crisis

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa have called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels from the M23 group are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government. The summit,…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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Tamouzok Association Formed in Mali to Promote Peace and Unity in Northern Region

A new organization, the Tamouzok Association, has been established in Mali with the goal of fostering peace, unity, and stability, particularly in the country’s conflict-affected northern region. The alliance is…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Thousands in Paris Protest for Peace and Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Over the weekend, nearly 1,500 demonstrators took to the streets of Paris in a passionate show of solidarity with the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging the…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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SADC Emergency Summit Tackles Escalating Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Heads of Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an emergency summit today to address the ongoing and deepening crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for War Crimes in Sudan’s West Darfur”

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, announced on Monday that his office will be seeking arrest warrants for individuals accused of committing atrocities in Sudan's West…

Africa News Now January 28, 2025

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ECOWAS Presents Report on Strategies to Combat Terrorism in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has outlined its strategic approach to bolster international support for African efforts in the fight against terrorism. The comprehensive report, presented by…

Africa News Now January 28, 2025

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DRC’s Goma in the Hands of M23 Rebels

M23 rebels have reportedly made significant advances toward the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), sparking fears of a broader conflict despite government claims to still…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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Nigeria Declares Lakurawa Armed Group a Terrorist Organization Amid Growing Security Threats”

Nigeria’s authorities have officially declared the Lakurawa armed group a terrorist organization, imposing a nationwide ban on its activities. The group, which has gained notoriety for flogging individuals found with…

Africa News Now January 24, 2025

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Gabon to Hold Presidential Election on April 12, 2025 Amid Post-Coup Transition

Gabon will hold its next presidential election on April 12, 2025, according to an announcement made by the council of ministers. The West African country is currently under military rule…

Africa News Now January 23, 2025