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Benin Votes in Key Election as Wadagni Leads Race to Succeed Talon

Benin has begun counting ballots following a closely watched presidential election that could shape the country’s political and economic direction for years to come. The vote is expected to determine…

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Djibouti’s 78 Years Old Guelleh Wins Sixth Term with Landslide Victory

Djibouti’s long-serving president Ismail Omar Guelleh has secured a sixth term in office after winning 97.8% of the vote in a presidential election largely boycotted by opposition parties, according to…

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Deadly Explosions Rock Burundi’s Capital After Fire at Military Depot

Dozens of people have been killed and many more injured after a series of powerful explosions tore through Bujumbura late Tuesday night, following a fire at a military ammunition depot…

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Khaby Lame Named Ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Senegalese social media star Khaby Lame has been appointed an official ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, marking a major boost to the event’s global visibility ahead of…

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Panic Buying Hits South Africa as Record Fuel Price Hikes Loom

South African motorists rushed to fuel stations on Tuesday amid fears of record price hikes set to take effect at midnight, driven by rising global oil prices linked to tensions…

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DR Congo Celebrates Historic World Cup Return After 52 Years

Scenes of jubilation erupted across Goma and other cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after the national team secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup for…

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Dozens of Miners Killed in South Sudan as Government and Opposition Trade Blame

At least 74 mine workers have been killed in a deadly attack by unidentified gunmen in Jebel Iraq, a mineral-rich area southwest of Juba, deepening tensions between South Sudan’s government…

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Nigeria Warns Citizens in South Africa After Anti-Immigration Protest Turns Violent

Nigeria’s High Commission in South Africa has urged its citizens to remain vigilant following violence that erupted during an anti-illegal immigration protest in the Eastern Cape province. The unrest broke…

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Africa Secures Record 10 Spots for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Historic Breakthrough

Africa is set for a historic showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a record 10 nations qualifying directly for the expanded tournament marking the continent’s largest-ever representation on…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026