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Zimbabwean-Born British Man Appears in South African Court Over UK Family Murders

A British citizen of Zimbabwean origin accused of murdering his wife and two daughters in the United Kingdom has appeared before a Johannesburg court, where he remained in custody after…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Germany Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with Nigeria as Global Rivalries Reshape Africa Partnerships

Germany is seeking to deepen economic and strategic ties with Nigeria as Berlin looks to expand partnerships across Africa amid rising global competition and growing geopolitical tensions involving the United…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda Surpasses 1,000 Deaths as WHO Warns of Rapid Spread

The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has surpassed 1,000, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as health authorities…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Egypt Heatwave Disrupts Daily Life, Tourism and Agriculture as Temperatures Soar Above 45°C

An intense heatwave sweeping across Egypt has disrupted daily life, affected tourism and placed growing pressure on agriculture and the country’s energy supply as temperatures rise above 45 degrees Celsius…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Angolan Court Jails Two Russians for Terrorism and Espionage Ahead of 2027 Elections

An Angolan court has sentenced two Russian nationals to prison after finding them guilty of terrorism, espionage and other offences linked to an alleged political influence operation ahead of the…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Kenyan Lawyers Boycott Courts Over Corruption and Delays in Judiciary

Lawyers across Kenya staged a nationwide court boycott on Wednesday in protest against alleged judicial corruption, case backlogs and what they describe as a failure to implement meaningful reforms within…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Burkina Faso’s Traoré Dismisses Coup Rumours, Reasserts Control Over Military Government

Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has publicly dismissed speculation of internal divisions within the ruling junta, insisting he remains firmly in control of the country and warning that…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Submit Joint Bid to Host 2032 AFCON

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially launched a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first major sporting initiative by the three countries…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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ECOWAS Moves Closer to ECO Single Currency With Phased Rollout Planned for 2027

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited ECO single currency in 2027, with leaders signaling that the common currency will likely…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Morocco Demands Full Investigation Into Death of Citizen During Police Arrest in Italy

Morocco has called on Italian authorities to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan national who died after being restrained by police during…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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DR Congo Opposition Suspends Protests as National Dialogue Begins

Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have postponed planned nationwide protests after President Félix Tshisekedi agreed to launch a national dialogue aimed at easing growing political…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026