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Botswana Investigates Young Men Recruited for Ukraine Conflict Amid Growing African Risk

Botswana authorities are investigating the case of two young men, aged 19 and 20, who were allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine under false pretenses. Officials in Gaborone say the…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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UN Urges Large-Scale Government-Led Initiatives to Tackle Egypt’s Development Challenges

Elena Panova, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, has called for large-scale, government-led initiatives to address the country’s growing development challenges, saying the era of small, project-based approaches is over.…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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Tshisekedi Accuses Rwanda of Breaking Ceasefire Deal Just One Day After Signing

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has accused Rwanda of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement less than 24 hours after committing to it. Addressing parliament on Monday, Tshisekedi…

Africa News Now December 9, 2025

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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara Sworn in for Fourth Term Amid Controversy

President Alassane Ouattara was inaugurated Monday for his fourth five-year term as Ivory Coast’s leader, following an October election marked by low voter turnout and a government crackdown on opposition…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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Norway Clarifies “No New U.S. Plan” as Sudan’s Army Chief Welcomes Diplomatic Reset

Sudan’s army chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has welcomed assurances from Norway that no new U.S.-backed peace proposal has been submitted to Khartoum cooling tensions after he publicly rejected what…

Africa News Now November 28, 2025

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AU, ECOWAS and West African Leaders Condemn Guinea-Bissau Coup

The African Union, ECOWAS election observer mission, and several West African leaders have strongly condemned the latest military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, issuing a joint statement just hours after soldiers declared…

Africa News Now November 27, 2025

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Sudan Army Chief Rejects US-Led Ceasefire Proposal

Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, rejected a ceasefire proposal from US-led mediators, calling it “the worst yet,” in a setback for efforts to end the country’s 30-month-long war.…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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Activists Light Up Johannesburg Ahead of Historic G20 Summit

Johannesburg’s skyline turned into a glowing protest canvas on Wednesday night as South African artists and global activists projected bold messages onto city buildings ahead of the first-ever G20 summit…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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Tanzania’s Post-Election Violence Threatens International Funding, Says President

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan warned on Tuesday that the unrest following the country’s disputed October election could damage its access to international loans and aid. Speaking at the swearing-in…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa Wins High-Stakes Election to Join the International Court of Justice

Kenyan legal scholar Professor Phoebe Okowa has been elected to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after a tense, multi-round vote at the United Nations that saw four African candidates…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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UN and African Union Deepen Partnership to Tackle Conflicts and Push for Africa’s Global Representation

The United Nations and the African Union Commission have strengthened their strategic partnership to better align their long-term development agendas UN Agenda 2030 and AU Agenda 2063 with the shared…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025