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Ghana Confirms 55 Nationals Killed in Ukraine War, Urges Release of Two Prisoners

At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting in the war in Ukraine, while two others are currently held as prisoners of war, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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ECOWAS Warns Middle East Escalation Could Trigger Energy and Food Shocks Across Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that intensifying military action in the Middle East could have far-reaching economic consequences for Africa, citing risks to energy supplies,…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Cape Town Shia Community Mourns Iran’s Supreme Leader After Reported Killing

Members of the Shia Muslim community in Cape Town gathered this week to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following reports that Iran’s longtime supreme leader was killed during joint United States–Israel…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Ghana Partially Evacuates Tehran Embassy as Iran–Israel Tensions Escalate

Ghana has activated an emergency preparedness plan and begun a partial evacuation of its embassy in Tehran following joint United States–Israel military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, and…

Africa News Now March 2, 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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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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Uganda Probes Network Forcing Citizens to Fight for Russia in Ukraine

Uganda has become the latest African country to uncover a recruitment network accused of luring or coercing its citizens into fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine, according to…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Ukraine Says Two Nigerians Killed While Fighting for Russian Forces in Luhansk

Ukrainian authorities say the bodies of two Nigerian nationals who were fighting for Russia have been recovered in eastern Ukraine, highlighting ongoing allegations that Moscow is recruiting foreign nationals for…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Kenya to Raise Alleged Recruitment of Citizens for Russia’s War in Ukraine During Moscow Visit

Kenya’s foreign minister, Musalia Mudavadi, will travel to Moscow next month after Nairobi condemned alleged recruiters accused of luring Kenyans to Russia with promises of well-paid jobs, only for some…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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South Africa to Withdraw Troops from UN Mission in DR Congo

South Africa has announced it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) after 27 years of deployment. President Cyril…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum After Nearly Two Years of War

Sudan’s prime minister has announced the official return of the government to Khartoum, marking a symbolic milestone as the country passes 1,000 days of civil war. “We are back today,”…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026