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Libya Orders Arrests in Assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libyan authorities have ordered the arrest of three suspects in the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the public prosecutor’s office announced Thursday. Investigators say they know the identities of the…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Central African Republic President Strengthens Ties with Russia

Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss deepening security and economic cooperation between the two nations. Touadéra, on his first visit to…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Tigray Rebels Warn of Possible Renewed War as Tensions Rise with Ethiopia’s Federal Government

Leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have warned that Ethiopia may be preparing for a new military confrontation in the northern region of Tigray, raising fears that the…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Over 200 Killed in Deadly Landslide at Key Coltan Mine in Eastern DR Congo

More than 200 people, including at least 70 children, have been killed after a landslide triggered a collapse at a major mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo,…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Senegal and EU Deepen Strategic Partnership on Security, Migration and Investment

Senegal and the European Union have reaffirmed their strategic partnership following a high-level visit to Dakar by two European commissioners aimed at strengthening cooperation on security, migration and economic development.…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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Belgium Detains Three Over Alleged War Crimes Linked to Cameroon’s Anglophone Conflict

Belgian authorities have detained three people as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity connected to Cameroon’s separatist conflict, federal prosecutors announced. The suspects are…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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ECOWAS Plans 2,000-Strong Regional Force to Tackle Rising Jihadist Threat

Military chiefs from the 12 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed in principle to establish a new regional force to combat jihadist insurgencies…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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About 58 Africans Injured as Iranian Missile Strike Hits UAE

African nationals were among dozens injured in an Iranian missile strike on the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement from Abu Dhabi’s Ministry of Defence. The weekend attack killed…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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Benin Offers €30,000 Reward for Alleged Coup Plotters After Failed Takeover

Benin’s Republican Police have issued an international wanted notice for nine suspects accused of leading an attempted coup nearly three months ago, offering a reward of more than €30,000 for…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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US Sanctions Rwanda Over Alleged Role in Eastern DR Congo Conflict

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and several senior military officials over their alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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Israel Recognition Raises Stakes for Somaliland’s Berbera Port Amid Regional Tensions

Somaliland says Israel’s recognition of its independence could significantly boost activity at the strategic Berbera Port, but escalating conflict in the Middle East has also raised fears the facility could…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026