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Mali Frees Over 100 Suspected Militants to Ease Fuel Crisis in Bamako

Mali has released more than 100 suspected jihadists as part of a deal aimed at ending attacks on fuel convoys that caused severe shortages in the capital, Bamako, according to…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Libya’s PM Dbeibah Reshuffles Cabinet to Boost Government Performance

Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, announced a reshuffle of his UN-backed government on Thursday, aiming to enhance efficiency and overcome regional divisions. Dbeibah will retain control of the defence and…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Chinese Man Arrested in Kenya for Attempting to Smuggle Over 2,000 Queen Ants

Kenyan authorities have arrested a Chinese national at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after more than 2,000 live queen ants were discovered hidden in his luggage. The suspect, identified as Zhang…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

Central Africa

Congo Heads to Presidential Polls as Sassou Nguesso Seeks Another Term

Campaign posters and banners have filled the streets of Brazzaville ahead of Sunday’s presidential election in Republic of the Congo, where about 2.6 million registered voters are expected to cast…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Burundi’s Former Prime Minister Bunyoni Granted Provisional Release for Medical Reasons

Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, Burundi’s former prime minister who is serving a life sentence for conspiracy against the head of state, has been granted provisional release on medical grounds, according to judicial…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Burkina Faso Raises Nearly 66 Billion CFA Francs in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Auction

Burkina Faso has raised 65.99 billion CFA francs (about $110 million) on the regional financial market after issuing Treasury bills and bonds through the UMOA-Titres. The government had initially targeted…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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South Sudan Army Recaptures Akobo as Fighting Raises Fears of Renewed Civil War

Government forces in South Sudan say they have recaptured the town of Akobo from opposition fighters, marking the latest escalation in clashes that threaten to push the country back toward…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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South Africa Summons US Ambassador Over Criticism of Racial Policies and Court Rulings

The government of South Africa has summoned the new United States ambassador, Brent Bozell, to explain what officials described as “undiplomatic remarks” about the country’s racial policies and court decisions.…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Breast Cancer Costs African Economies Over $10 Billion in Lost Productivity, Study Finds

Breast cancer led to more than $10 billion in lost productivity across seven African countries between 2017 and 2023, according to new research presented at Africa Press Day 2026 in…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Senegal Parliament Approves Tougher Law Increasing Prison Terms for Same-Sex Relations

Lawmakers in Senegal have passed a controversial bill that doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations to 10 years, intensifying the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ people. The legislation, approved…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Israeli Billionaire to Pay $30 Billion to Settle Dutch Corruption Probe Over DR Congo Mining Deals

A former holding company linked to Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler has agreed to pay $30 billion to settle a corruption investigation in the Netherlands involving mining deals in the Democratic…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026