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Burundian Refugees Say Tanzania Is Forcing Them Out of Camps Amid Repatriation Drive

Thousands of refugees from Burundi living in camps in Tanzania say they are being forced to return home as authorities demolish houses, churches and other structures in the camps, raising…

Africa News Now March 7, 2026

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Abiy Ahmed Urges Dialogue as Tensions Rise Between Ethiopia and Tigray

Abiy Ahmed, the prime minister of Ethiopia, says his government does not want another war with the northern region of Tigray, even as reports emerge of troop buildups near the…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Egypt Warns of Economic Pressure as Middle East War Threatens Trade and Currency

President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi has warned that escalating conflict in the Middle East is pushing Egypt toward a serious economic strain, raising fears of rising prices in the heavily import-dependent…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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IMF Signals Possible New Loan Program for Zambia After August Elections

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says discussions with Zambia over a potential new financial support program could begin as early as April, but a final agreement is likely to come…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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UN Report Accuses Uganda of Supporting Airstrikes in South Sudan That Harmed Civilians

A new report by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has accused Uganda of assisting South Sudan in aerial bombardments that killed and severely burned civilians…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Chad Higher Education Minister Tom Erdimi Resigns After Three Years in Office

Tom Erdimi has stepped down as higher education minister of Chad after nearly three years in office, according to an official statement signed by Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina on March…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

ANN Central Africa

James Swan Appointed Head of UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo

James Swan has been appointed to lead the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), António Guterres announced on Thursday. Swan, a veteran U.S.…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

ANN West Africa

Liberia Expands Refugee Commission Mandate to Address Migration and Statelessness

Joseph Boakai has signed a decree expanding the powers of the Liberian Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission to strengthen the country’s response to refugee, migration, and statelessness issues. Issued from…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

ANN West Africa

President Barrow Bids Farewell to Senegalese ECOMIG Troops After Years of Peacekeeping in The Gambia

Adama Barrow has officially bid farewell to the Senegalese contingent of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), marking the end of their deployment after several years supporting peace and…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

ANN West Africa

Niger Cancels Gold and Oil Concessions as Military Government Tightens Control Over Resources

Niger’s military government has cancelled mining concessions granted to three gold companies as part of a broader push to tighten control over the country’s natural resources. In a statement released…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Ugandan Students Evacuated from Iran After Airstrikes Return Home Safely

Forty-three Ugandan students evacuated from Iran following a wave of airstrikes by United States and Israel arrived safely at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday after a government-led evacuation. The students…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026