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Ghana Backs Ramaphosa’s Response to Xenophobic Violence in South Africa

Ghana’s government has expressed confidence in South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ability to address the recent wave of xenophobic violence and attacks against foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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One Missing US Soldier Found Dead During African Lion 2026 Exercise in Morocco

The body of one of two United States soldiers who went missing during the African Lion 2026 military exercise in southern Morocco has been recovered, Moroccan authorities confirmed on Sunday.…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Sudan’s Army Chief Meets Saudi Crown Prince as War Enters Fourth Year.

Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, has travelled to Jeddah for high-level talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the country’s civil war enters its fourth year. According…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Senegal Hosts High-Level African Security Forum in Dakar to Tackle Stability and Sovereignty Challenges

Senegal has opened the 10th edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, bringing together African heads of state, policymakers, and security experts to address the…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Middle East Tensions Rise as Diplomacy Intensifies Over Iran, Lebanon and Sudan

Diplomatic activity is intensifying across the Middle East as regional leaders and global powers navigate a series of overlapping conflicts involving Iran, Israel, Lebanon and Sudan. In Cairo, Abdel Fattah…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Senior RSF Commander Defects to Sudan Army as War Enters Fourth Year

Sudan’s devastating conflict has entered its fourth year with a significant battlefield development, as a senior commander from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has defected to the national army.…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Deminers Race to Clear Khartoum of Deadly Explosives After Sudan Conflict

In the heart of Khartoum, demining teams are working under extreme conditions to remove thousands of explosive remnants left behind by Sudan’s ongoing conflict, as civilians begin returning to devastated…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Nigeria and Turkey Sign Defence Pact to Boost Counterterrorism and Military Capacity

Nigeria and Turkey have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and improving its military capabilities. The deal was confirmed after talks between Nigeria’s…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Nigeria Commences Investigations Into Airstrike in Northeast

Nigeria’s Air Force has opened an investigation following reports that a military airstrike in the northeast killed a large number of civilians on Saturday. According to Amnesty International, more than…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

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Nigeria Probes Deadly Airstrike on Market Amid Fears of Mass Civilian Casualties

The Nigerian Air Force has launched an investigation after a military airstrike reportedly killed dozens of civilians at a busy market in northeastern Nigeria. The strike occurred on Saturday at…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Ghanaian Footballer Dominic Frimpong Killed in Armed Attack on Team Bus

Ghanaian football has been thrown into mourning following the death of Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old winger for Berekum Chelsea, who was killed after the team’s bus came under attack by…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026