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Burundi Agrees to Accept Migrants Deported by US to Third Countries

Burundi has agreed to accept migrants deported by the United States to a country where they are not citizens, joining several African nations involved in Washington’s expanded “third-country” deportation policy.…

Africa News Now September 30, 2026

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Chad Accuses Sudan of Drone Strike Inside Its Territory, Raises Regional Tensions

Chad has accused Sudanese forces or their allies of carrying out air and drone strikes against a convoy deep inside Chadian territory, raising fears that Sudan’s three-year civil war could…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Libya Intelligence Chief Killed in Benghazi Bombing as Security Fears Grow

Senior commanders of Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) gathered in Benghazi on Tuesday for the funeral of Major General Fawzi al-Mansouri, the force’s military intelligence chief, who was killed…

Africa News Now August 12, 2026

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Germany Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with Nigeria as Global Rivalries Reshape Africa Partnerships

Germany is seeking to deepen economic and strategic ties with Nigeria as Berlin looks to expand partnerships across Africa amid rising global competition and growing geopolitical tensions involving the United…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Angolan Court Jails Two Russians for Terrorism and Espionage Ahead of 2027 Elections

An Angolan court has sentenced two Russian nationals to prison after finding them guilty of terrorism, espionage and other offences linked to an alleged political influence operation ahead of the…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio at the regional…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Suspected ADF Attacks Kill at Least 20 Civilians in Eastern DR Congo

At least 20 people have been killed in a series of attacks by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as insecurity continues to worsen…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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UN Warns Terrorist Groups Expanding Across West Africa and Sahel

The United Nations has warned that terrorist groups are expanding their operations across West Africa and the Sahel, posing an increasing threat to regional security as they adopt advanced technologies…

Africa News Now July 15, 2026

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Second Missing US Soldier Found Dead After Military Exercise in Morocco

The United States Army has confirmed the recovery of the second American soldier who went missing during the multinational African Lion 2026 military exercises in Morocco. The two soldiers disappeared…

Africa News Now May 14, 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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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