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25 May 2026, 18:23 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a new wave of drone strikes has hit both rebel-held and government-controlled areas.

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DR Congo: New wave of drone strikes hits Kisangani Airport
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25 May 2026, 16:08 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Catholic worshippers gathered for Mass on Sunday in the city of Bunia, right in the heart of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — despite a government ban on gatherings of more than 50 people.

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Ebola outbreak tests faith as Bunia worshippers defy mass ban
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25 May 2026, 15:37 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

In the mountains of Dalgo Mahas in northern Sudan, unregulated miners armed with metal detectors search tirelessly for gold, hoping to earn enough to support their families amid deepening economic hardship.

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Gold rush survival: Sudanese miners turn to trade amid war
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25 May 2026, 13:57 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)

The speaker of Senegal's parliament said Sunday he was resigning, two days after his close ally was fired as prime minister, deepening a political crisis in the debt-laden West African country.

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Senegal parliament speaker resigns, paving way for Ousmane Sonko to replace him
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25 May 2026, 12:53 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Mamelodi Sundowns are kings of Africa once again! The South African side secured their second CAF Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over FAR Rabat after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Morocco.

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Sundowns crowned kings of Africa again after dramatic final in Rabat
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25 May 2026, 11:42 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)

The World Health Organization and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prevention on Saturday unveiled a six-month Ebola response plan for outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugan

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WHO, Africa CDC adopt Ebola response plan as DR Congo steps up hygiene measures
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25 May 2026, 11:42 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The sounds of sheep and rams filled the air at the bustling livestock market in Aïn Aouda, near Rabat, as families prepared for Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest celebrations in the Muslim calendar.

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Morocco’s Eid livestock markets return to full strength as herd numbers recover
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25 May 2026, 10:16 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Mohamed Salah could not bring himself to walk away. Twenty minutes after the final whistle had heralded the end of his Liverpool career, the Egypt international stood before the Kop and basked in the acclaim of his supporters. Nine years, 442 appearances and 257 goals had led to this moment.

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Liverpool legend Salah bows out after nine glorious years
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25 May 2026, 08:22 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)

Scenes of joy welcomed Senegalese football fans who had been detained in Morocco as they returned home after receiving a royal pardon.

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Senegal football fans return home relieved after Moroccan king's pardon
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25 May 2026, 07:53 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Officially endorsed for a second term, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is leaning heavily on his economic record, defending painful reforms even as soaring living costs continue to test public patience.

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Tinubu doubles down on reforms as 2027 race begins
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25 May 2026, 05:50 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Niger PM’s appearance at inauguration signals possible reopening of dialogue after months of regional tensions.

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Benin-Niger relations show signs of thaw as Wadagni takes office
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24 May 2026, 17:01 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu will run for re-election in January after clinching his party’s presidential nomination with a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress primaries.

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Nigeria's President Tinubu to run for re-election after clinching party nomination
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24 May 2026, 14:51 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Benin's former finance minister Romuald Wadagni was sworn in on Sunday as Benin's new president, taking over from Patrice Talon.

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Former finance minister Romuald Wadagni sworn is as Benin's new president
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24 May 2026, 13:52 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc has suspended 12 routes to several African and European destinations due to the rising price of kerosene.

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Morocco's Royal Air Maroc suspends 12 routes, citing rising cost of fuel
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24 May 2026, 12:17 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Eighteen Senegalese football fans jailed for hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat have been pardoned by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI.

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Morocco's king pardons Senegalese football fans jailed over AFCON hooliganism
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24 May 2026, 10:12 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed of victory despite multiple armed conflicts and the economic impact of the Middle East war.

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Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' elections
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24 May 2026, 08:25 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

With Eid-al Adha just days away, customers at a sheep market in Ivory Coast’s capital Abidjan are looking for the best-priced sheep to sacrifice for the Muslim festival. But supply is significantly down on last year and traders are driving hard bargains.

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Eid shoppers hit by soaring sheep prices in Ivory Coast
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24 May 2026, 07:10 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

As the World Health Organization raises the risk of Ebola to the highest level for the DR Congo, the African Union is warning that 10 countries are at risk of being affected by the virus.

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Concern and caution in DRC as Ebola risk at highest level
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23 May 2026, 15:03 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

The World Bank is warning that the Iran war is forcing more African countries to seek emergency financing.

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World Bank: Iran war forcing more African nations to seek emergency funding
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