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Deadly Al-Shabab Attack on Hotel in Beledweyne Leaves 10 Dead, Ongoing Siege

Islamist militants from the al-Shabab group stormed the Qahira Hotel in Beledweyne, central Somalia, early today, leading to a deadly siege that has now claimed the lives of at least…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

South Sudan Denies Uganda’s Troop Deployment Amid Rising Tensions

South Sudan's government has firmly denied reports that Uganda had deployed special forces to the capital, Juba, in response to escalating political tensions within the country. The denial follows statements…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Algeria to Import 1 Million Sheep Ahead of Eid al-Adha to Stabilize Prices

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has announced plans to import 1 million sheep in preparation for this year’s Eid al-Adha, a major religious observance for Muslims. The move is designed to…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Deadly Bus Crash in Johannesburg Claims 12 Lives, Injures 45

A tragic accident occurred Tuesday morning on a highway near O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, when a bus overturned, ejecting passengers and resulting in at least 12…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ghana’s 2025 Budget Allocates GH¢43.3 Billion to Key Sectors for Economic Growth and Social Welfare

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has unveiled the financial allocations for the country’s 2025 budget, focusing on critical sectors such as education, infrastructure, social protection, and disaster relief,…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ in Major Security Operation

In a significant blow to criminal networks in Nigeria’s northwest, troops have successfully eliminated the notorious bandit leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ during a high-profile security operation in Zamfara State. According to…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

ANN West Africa

Opposition Coalition Forms in Ivory Coast Ahead of October Presidential Election, Seeks Electoral Reform

A coalition of opposition parties in Ivory Coast has united ahead of the country’s presidential election, scheduled for October, with hopes of challenging the ruling party and pushing for significant…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigeria’s EFCC Recovers Nearly $500 Million and Secures Over 4,000 Convictions in Landmark Year

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria announced on Monday that it had achieved a significant milestone in its fight against corruption in 2024, recovering nearly $500 million…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Cyclone Jude Strikes Mozambique, Causing Severe Flooding and Damage Amidst Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

Cyclone Jude struck Mozambique on Monday, bringing with it winds of up to 120 km per hour and heavy rainfall that led to widespread flooding and significant infrastructure damage. The…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Burundi Faces Economic Strain as Conflict in Eastern DRC Disrupts Trade and Transportation

Income-generating projects in Burundi have seen a sharp decline following the escalation of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in February 2025. The ongoing violence has severely disrupted…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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Gambian Coalition Plans Protest Over Rejection of Diaspora Voting Rights

The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CPG) has announced its intention to hold a large-scale protest in response to the government’s recent rejection of diaspora voting rights. The group, which advocates…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025