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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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Escaped Student Returns Home After Mass Kidnapping at Nigerian School

One of the 25 schoolgirls abducted during an early-morning attack on a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and returned home, the school principal confirmed on Tuesday. The kidnapping…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

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Gunmen Abduct 25 Schoolgirls in Northwestern Nigeria, Kill Vice Principal

Armed men attacked a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria before dawn on Monday, abducting 25 girls and killing the vice principal in a violent raid. The Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa Wins High-Stakes Election to Join the International Court of Justice

Kenyan legal scholar Professor Phoebe Okowa has been elected to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after a tense, multi-round vote at the United Nations that saw four African candidates…

Africa News Now November 13, 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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Mali Dismisses Fears of Islamist Advance on Bamako, Says Security Situation “Under Control”

Mali’s Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has dismissed reports suggesting that Islamist militants are close to capturing the capital, calling such claims “far-fetched” and “disconnected from reality.” Speaking at the BAMEX’25…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Six Dead, Dozens Injured in Stampede at Ghana Military Recruitment Drive

At least six people were killed and dozens injured in a crowd crush at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday during a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise, officials…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Killings During Tanzania’s Disputed Elections

The United Nations has called for a thorough investigation into reports of hundreds of deaths during post-election protests in Tanzania, raising alarms about possible attempts to conceal evidence by authorities.…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Catholic Church Condemns Killings in Tanzania’s Post-Election Protests

The Catholic Church in Tanzania has condemned the killings of protesters during the country’s recent election-related unrest, urging the government to pursue justice and reconciliation rather than repression. Speaking during…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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How Tanzania forfeited its esteemed crown jewel as the peaceful political powerhouse of the region

Since achieving independence on December 9th, 1961, Tanzania has established itself as the island of peace in Africa. This esteemed reputation is largely credited to the Tanzanian populace, renowned for…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Tanzania Frees Four Opposition Leaders Amid Ongoing Unrest Over Disputed Election

Tanzanian authorities on Monday released four opposition figures, including John Heche, vice-chairman of the main opposition party CHADEMA, who had been detained for more than two weeks over alleged links…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025