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Cameroon, Malawi stun giants Nigeria and Ghana to reach WAFCON semifinals

Cameroon and Malawi produced major upsets at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, eliminating defending champions Nigeria and Ghana respectively to reach the semifinals and secure qualification…

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Libya Central Bank Governor Naji Issa Resigns Amid Economic and Political Tensions

Libya’s Central Bank Governor Naji Issa has submitted his resignation, adding fresh uncertainty to the country’s fragile financial and political situation. Issa confirmed the resignation, but said the reasons were…

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Madagascar Clears Colonial-Era Land Law, Putting Foreign-Registered Property Under State Control

Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court has reportedly cleared a controversial land reform that would allow the state to reclaim certain properties still registered in the names of foreigners from the colonial…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Mali Army Says It Repelled Militant Attack on San Military Base

Mali’s armed forces say they have repelled an early-morning assault on a military base in San, in the Ségou region, as fighting with armed groups continues to threaten security across…

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Sierra Leone’s Bio Pushes Parliament to Approve Controversial Electoral Reforms

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has urged Parliament to approve a disputed constitutional reform package that would change the way presidential and parliamentary elections are conducted ahead of the…

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DR Congo Releases River Boat After Ebola Fears Prove Unfounded

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have released a river boat that was detained last week after fears that passengers could be carrying Ebola. Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba said…

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Côte d’Ivoire Repurchases CFA415 Billion in Treasury Securities

Côte d’Ivoire has repurchased about CFA414.93 billion ($750 million) in Treasury bonds on the regional financial market, in an operation aimed at managing its short-term public debt. According to UMOA-Titres,…

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access in War-Torn Sudan

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in Sudan, urging an immediate ceasefire and the creation of humanitarian corridors for civilians trapped by fighting in El Obeid, the…

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Tanzania Resumes Tundu Lissu Treason Trial After Five-Month Halt

Tanzania has resumed the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, ending a five-month suspension of proceedings in a case that has become a major test of the country’s political…

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Chad’s Déby Announces Presidential Pardons as Calls for National Reconciliation Grow

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has announced plans to pardon several convicted citizens as part of efforts to promote national reconciliation and strengthen social cohesion. The president made the…

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Zambia Heads to Polls as Hichilema Faces Rising Opposition Challenge

Zambians will vote on Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms have translated into meaningful improvements in everyday life. About 8.8…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026