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Sudan’s Army Withdraws from El-Fasher as RSF Seizes Key Stronghold in Darfur

Sudan’s army has withdrawn from el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, after months of siege and fierce fighting, ceding control to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in what marks a…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Hope and Hardship: Madagascar’s Youth Wait for Change After Military Coup

For 20-year-old accounting student Donah Falia, the military takeover that toppled Madagascar’s president last week has changed little in his daily life. The water still runs only at night if…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Nearly 40 M23 Rebels Surrender in Eastern DRC as Ceasefire Efforts Gain Momentum

Nearly 40 fighters from the M23 rebel group have surrendered to authorities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in what officials describe as a sign of progress toward…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Protesters in Tunisia Demand Expulsion of U.S. Ambassador and Law Against Ties with Israel

Dozens of Tunisians gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Tunis on Tuesday to demand the expulsion of the American ambassador and the passage of a law banning normalization with Israel.…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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UN and African Union Reaffirm Partnership to Tackle Africa’s Growing Security Challenges

The United Nations and the African Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in tackling Africa’s escalating security and development challenges. Speaking before the UN Security Council on Tuesday,…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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Millions of Sudanese Return Home to Devastation as War and Disease Ravage the Country

Thousands of Sudanese refugees are making their way back home after months or even years in exile, only to find their country shattered by war, poverty, and disease. The mass…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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Nigerian Designer Alphadi Showcases African Cotton in Rome to Mark World Cotton Day

Celebrated Nigerian fashion designer Alphadi, widely known as “the Magician of the Desert,” led a creative masterclass at Rome’s Academy of Fashion to promote African cotton and cross-cultural design ahead…

Africa News Now October 7, 2025

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Israel and Hamas to Resume Indirect Peace Talks in Egypt Amid Ongoing Gaza Strikes

Israeli and Hamas representatives are set to begin indirect negotiations on Monday in Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, aiming to end nearly two years of devastating conflict in…

Africa News Now October 6, 2025

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Ghana Launches National Cybersecurity Committee to Strengthen Digital Defense

Ghana has inaugurated an 18-member National Joint Cybersecurity Committee (JCC) at Burma Camp to coincide with the launch of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025. The new body will coordinate national…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Madagascar’s Rajoelina Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Youth-Led Protests Over Blackouts

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday after days of escalating, youth-led protests over crippling water and electricity shortages unrest that the United Nations says has already left…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

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South Sudan Court Clears Way for Riek Machar Trial Amid Fears of Renewed Conflict

A special court in South Sudan has ruled that it has the authority to prosecute suspended Vice-President Riek Machar and seven co-accused on charges of murder, treason, and crimes against…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025