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37 Detainees Die in NSCDC Custody as Nigeria Opens Independent Probe

Families of 37 people who died while in the custody of Nigeria’s civil defense agency in Minna, Niger State, are demanding justice as the Federal Government investigates the circumstances surrounding…

Africa News Now September 23, 2026

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Morocco’s Youth Turn to the Ballot After Gen Z Protests

Young Moroccans who took part in last year’s Gen Z protests are entering politics or watching Wednesday’s parliamentary election closely, as the country votes for the first time since demonstrations…

Africa News Now September 21, 2026

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South Africa’s Wolf Sanctuaries Preserve a Dark Legacy of the Apartheid Era

Behind the fences of a sanctuary near Pretoria, dozens of wolves run, swim and play but they can never truly return to the wild. The animals are part of a…

Africa News Now September 3, 2026

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Nigeria Confirms Withdrawal of About 200 US Troops as Security Crisis Persists

Nigeria has confirmed that about 200 US military personnel deployed earlier this year will be withdrawn, while stressing that the move does not signal a breakdown in security cooperation between…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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13 Suspects Appear in Court Over Major South Africa Meth Lab Bust.

Thirteen people have been remanded in custody in South Africa following the discovery of a large suspected methamphetamine manufacturing facility on a farm near Swartruggens in the North West province.…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Airlink Cancels FNB Stadium Flyby as Regulator Reviews Controversial Cape Town Display

South African airline Airlink has cancelled a planned formation flyby over Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium ahead of Saturday’s Springboks-All Blacks rugby Test, citing unfavorable weather conditions. The airline withdrew its application…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Kenyan Activists Blame Government Over Besigye’s Detention, Plan Protests

Kenyan and Ugandan activists are demanding answers from Nairobi over the transfer of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye from Kenya to Uganda, as concerns grow over his deteriorating health. The…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Uber Exits Nigeria and Uganda as Africa Footprint Shrinks

Uber has ended its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, bringing its 12-year presence in Africa’s most populous country and decade-long run in Uganda to a close. The ride-hailing company said…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Approves Constitution Giving President More Powers Ahead of December Election

Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved sweeping constitutional changes that significantly expand presidential powers, according to provisional results from the National Electoral Commission. About 70% of voters backed the new constitution…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Madagascar Ex-Senate Chief Sentenced to 10 Years Over Deadly Protest Crackdown

Madagascar’s former Senate president, Richard Ravalomanana, has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labor after being convicted of complicity in murder and complicity in causing bodily harm during last…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Xi Jinping Visits Egypt as China and Cairo Deepen Strategic Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, his first trip to Egypt in a decade, as Beijing and Cairo seek closer economic and…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026