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Africa CDC Urges U.S. to Lift Uganda Travel Restrictions After Ebola Progress

Africa's leading public health agency has called on the United States to lift travel restrictions on Uganda, saying the country has made significant progress in controlling its recent Ebola outbreak.…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Uganda Launches Emergency Food Aid for Drought-Hit Karamoja Region

Uganda has launched an emergency food relief programme for the drought-stricken Karamoja region, where prolonged dry conditions have caused widespread crop failures and intensified hunger among vulnerable communities. The government…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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UNAIDS Chief Urges Africa to Increase Domestic Health Funding Amid Declining Foreign Aid

The Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has called for a fundamental shift in how African countries finance healthcare, urging governments to reduce their dependence on foreign aid and invest…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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ECOWAS Calls for Release of Political Detainees in Guinea-Bissau to Support Democratic Transition

West African leaders have called on Guinea-Bissau's military-led authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all detained political figures, saying the move is essential to restoring confidence in the country's transition…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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South Africa Secures $1.5 Billion World Bank Loan to Boost Infrastructure and Job Creation

South Africa has secured a US$1.5 billion loan from the World Bank to support wide-ranging infrastructure reforms aimed at improving electricity supply, modernizing transport networks and strengthening water and sanitation…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Ivory Coast Frees Six Opposition Officials Jailed After 2025 Presidential Election

Six local officials of Côte d'Ivoire's main opposition Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI) have been released after spending nine months in detention, in a move that comes months after…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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UN Warns Conflicts and Energy Shocks Could Push Millions More Into Hunger, With Africa Hardest Hit

Conflicts, geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global energy markets could push 9 to 18 million more people into hunger, with Africa expected to bear the greatest impact, according to the…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Lesotho’s Afriski Resort Brings Winter Sports to Southern Africa

High in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, the Afriski Mountain Resort is attracting thousands of visitors each winter, offering one of Africa's most unique tourism experiences as the only ski…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Egypt Reopens Restored Sultan Qaytbay Mosque-Mausoleum

Egypt has officially reopened the historic Mosque-Mausoleum of Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaytbay in Cairo following an extensive two-year restoration project aimed at preserving one of the finest examples of Mamluk architecture.…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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France and Gabon Sign Strategic Agreements to Deepen Economic and Security Ties

France and Gabon have signed three strategic cooperation agreements during President Brice Oligui Nguema's state visit to Paris, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing Gabon's industrialization…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Questions Grow Over President Paul Biya’s Prolonged Absence from Cameroon

Growing uncertainty surrounds the prolonged absence of Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who has been outside the country for more than six weeks, fueling speculation about his health and raising fresh…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026