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Sudan’s Civil War Displaces Over 4 Million Amid Ethnic Killings and Humanitarian Crisis, UN Warns

The United Nations has issued a stark warning as Sudan’s civil war reaches a catastrophic milestone, with over 4 million people forced to flee the country since fighting erupted in…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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ECOWAS at 50: Regional Leaders Call for Unity, Development, and Democratic Renewal

A high-level roundtable commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was held in Lagos on May 28, spotlighting urgent regional issues such as poverty,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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M23 Rebels Executed 21 Civilians in Goma Amid Mounting Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of executing at least 21 civilians during a two-day killing spree in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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UN Aid Convoy Attacked in Sudan’s El-Koma, Multiple Dead Amid RSF-Army Clashes

A United Nations aid convoy en route to the besieged city of El-Fasher in North Darfur was attacked late Monday night in the town of El-Koma, resulting in multiple deaths…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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UN,Egypt, and Iran Hold Talks as Iran’s Uranium Enrichment Nears Weapons-Grade Levels

Cairo hosted a high-stakes diplomatic meeting on Monday involving Iranian, Egyptian, and United Nations officials to address growing international concerns over Iran’s rapidly expanding nuclear program. The talks followed a…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Sudan’s New PM Kamil Idris Warns Foreign Backers to Halt Support for RSF Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Kamil Idris has issued a stern call for foreign governments to immediately end their support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as the civil war…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Tripoli Returns to Calm After Deadly Militia Clashes Spark Anti-Government Protests

Relative calm has returned to Tripoli, Libya’s capital, after violent clashes erupted on May 12 between rival militias following the killing of Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, head of the Stability Support…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Ex-Gabonese President Ali Bongo Leaves Country for Angola as Family Freed Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was ousted in a military coup in August 2023, has left the country and is now in Luanda, Angola, according to a statement…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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UN Urges Egypt to Rethink Controversial Criminal Code Reforms

The United Nations Human Rights Office has raised alarm over Egypt’s proposed amendments to its Code of Criminal Procedure, urging greater transparency and compliance with international human rights standards ahead…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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Human Rights Watch Accuses Burkina Faso Government Over Fulani Civilians Killings.

At least 100 ethnic Fulani civilians were killed by Burkina Faso’s military and allied pro-government militias in a series of deadly attacks between late February and early April near the…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Sudan Cuts Ties with UAE Over Alleged Support for RSF Amid Intensifying Civil War

Sudan has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), escalating a geopolitical rift fueled by accusations that the Gulf nation is backing Sudan’s rival faction in its…

Africa News Now May 7, 2025