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Chad Closes Eastern Border with Sudan Amid Escalating Cross-Border Violence

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan “until further notice” to prevent repeated incursions by Sudanese armed groups, authorities announced Monday. The measure comes after heavy fighting in the…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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AFP Probe Alleges Nigeria Paid Millions to Boko Haram to Free Abducted Schoolchildren

The Nigerian government secretly paid millions of dollars in ransom to Boko Haram to secure the release of up to 230 children and school staff abducted from a Catholic boarding…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks in Borno, Kill 25 Militants in Coordinated Operations

Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation HADIN KAI in the northeast, have repelled coordinated attacks by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State, killing 25…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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DR Congo–Burundi Border Crossing Reopens After M23 Pullback in South Kivu

A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened on Monday, more than two months after it was closed during an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Burkina Faso and Ghana Sign Seven Agreements to Boost Security, Trade and Border Cooperation

Burkina Faso and Ghana have signed seven legal instruments in Ouagadougou during the 13th Joint Commission meeting, marking renewed momentum in bilateral relations between the two West African neighbours. The…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo Despite Angola-Brokered Ceasefire

Clashes have resumed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo between the national army and the paramilitary AFC-M23, undermining a ceasefire proposed last week by Angola’s President João Lourenço. Both…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Burkina Faso’s Patriotic Support Fund Exceeds CFA 496bn as Public Backs Security Efforts

Burkinabè citizens and the diaspora contributed CFA 496.97 billion to Patriotic Support Fund (PSF) by the end of 2025, exceeding the cumulative target of CFA 450 billion and reaching a…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

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Fighting in South Sudan Leaves Civilians Dead, Children Displaced and Hospitals Overwhelmed

Renewed clashes in South Sudan have killed civilians, orphaned children and forced hundreds of thousands to flee, deepening a humanitarian crisis in the country’s restive Jonglei State, aid agencies and…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

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Mali Endorses Year II Roadmap of Sahel Confederation After Ratifying New Protocols

The Malian government has reviewed and endorsed the Year II consensus roadmap of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), reinforcing regional coordination just days after approving new legal instruments for…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

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Jihadist Raid Kills Eight Nigerian Soldiers in Borno as Insurgent Attacks Escalate

At least eight Nigerian soldiers were killed and 23 others wounded after fighters linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) overran a military base in northeastern Nigeria, security…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

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Gabon Suspends Social Media Platforms Amid Rising Unrest

Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of social media platforms nationwide “until further notice”, saying online content is fueling conflict and undermining social cohesion and state institutions. The High…

Africa News Now February 18, 2026