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Deadly Al-Shabab Attack on Hotel in Beledweyne Leaves 10 Dead, Ongoing Siege

Islamist militants from the al-Shabab group stormed the Qahira Hotel in Beledweyne, central Somalia, early today, leading to a deadly siege that has now claimed the lives of at least…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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South Sudan Denies Uganda’s Troop Deployment Amid Rising Tensions

South Sudan's government has firmly denied reports that Uganda had deployed special forces to the capital, Juba, in response to escalating political tensions within the country. The denial follows statements…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ in Major Security Operation

In a significant blow to criminal networks in Nigeria’s northwest, troops have successfully eliminated the notorious bandit leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ during a high-profile security operation in Zamfara State. According to…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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Burundi Faces Economic Strain as Conflict in Eastern DRC Disrupts Trade and Transportation

Income-generating projects in Burundi have seen a sharp decline following the escalation of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in February 2025. The ongoing violence has severely disrupted…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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President Mahama Strengthens Security Cooperation with Niger Amid Growing Terrorist Threats in the Sahel

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama recently visited Niamey, Niger, where he held crucial security discussions with Niger's leader, President Abdurahaman Tchiani. The two leaders emphasized the urgent need for enhanced…

Africa News Now March 10, 2025

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African Union Chairperson Urges Immediate Action to Address Escalating Violence in South Sudan

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed grave concern over the escalating violence and tensions in South Sudan, particularly in Nasir County, Upper Nile…

Africa News Now March 9, 2025

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UK Set to Impose Sanctions on Rwanda Over Alleged Support for M23 Rebels in Congo Conflict

Britain is poised to impose sanctions on Rwanda in response to its alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which has taken control of significant parts of eastern Congo. Ray…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Palestinian Family’s Struggle Amid War: A Desire for Peace and Return to Gaza

Abd al-Karim, a Palestinian man displaced by the ongoing war, has seen his life turned upside down. He lost everything during the conflict, including his home and a fruit farm…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Sudan’s Army Gains Ground as RSF Signs Charter for Parallel Government Amid Rising Tensions

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef El-Sherif in Cairo on Sunday to discuss the ongoing political and military crisis in Sudan. The meeting…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Thousands Dead as Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Capture Key Cities in Eastern Congo Amid Escalating Conflict

In what has become one of the deadliest years in recent history for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), more than 7,000 people have been killed as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Ghana Extends Curfew in Bawku Municipality Amid Ongoing Security Concerns

The Ghanaian government has announced the extension of the curfew imposed on Bawku Municipality and its surrounding areas in the Upper East Region, as tensions continue to rise in the…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025