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Chad Pardons Opposition Leader Succès Masra After More Than a Year in Prison

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has granted a presidential pardon to former Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra, ending his 20-year prison sentence and paving the way for his…

Africa News Now August 14, 2026

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Zambia Suspends Vote Counting Nationwide Over Violence and Ballot Concerns

Zambia's Electoral Commission has suspended the counting and announcement of results from Thursday's presidential, parliamentary and local elections after reports of violence targeting election officials and the theft of marked…

Africa News Now August 14, 2026

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Nigerian Muslim and Christian Leaders Sign Peace Accord Ahead of 2027 Elections

More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed a new peace accord in Abuja aimed at reducing religious tensions, combating hate speech and strengthening cooperation between Nigeria’s two largest…

Africa News Now August 14, 2026

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Mali Pardons Frenchman Sentenced to 20 Years Over Alleged Coup Plot

Mali has granted a presidential pardon to Yann Vezilier, a French national sentenced to 20 years in prison for allegedly taking part in a plot to destabilize the government of…

Africa News Now August 14, 2026

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Burkina Faso Delays Trial in 1998 Murder of Journalist Norbert Zongo

The long-running case over the 1998 murder of investigative journalist Norbert Zongo has faced another legal setback after a defense lawyer appealed a decision clearing the way for the trial…

Africa News Now August 14, 2026

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads to Sixth Province as Death Toll Passes 2,100

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a sixth province, raising fresh concerns about the ability of health authorities to contain the rapidly expanding epidemic.…

Africa News Now August 14, 2026

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Zimbabwe Mourns 44 Lake Kariba Ferry Victims as Survivors Recall Disaster

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Kariba on Thursday to honor at least 44 people who died when an overcrowded government ferry capsized on Lake Kariba, one of Zimbabwe’s deadliest recent…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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Mali Says 82 Soldiers Freed After Months in Captivity as Junta Expels French Diplomat

Mali says 82 soldiers captured during deadly attacks in April have been released, marking a rare breakthrough as the military government battles jihadist and separatist groups across the country. The…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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Tanzania Arrests Three Rangers After Death in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzanian police have arrested three park rangers after a 25-year-old man died and another was seriously injured following their detention inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, authorities said. The men Sefu…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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South Africa Seeks Repayment From African States for $18 Million Migrant Repatriation Bill

South Africa is seeking reimbursement from several African countries for the cost of repatriating thousands of their citizens as authorities intensify a crackdown on undocumented migration. The Department of Home…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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France Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Ambassador to Central African Republic

France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic, Bruno Foucher, following allegations that his conduct at the official diplomatic residence created potential security concerns. The…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026