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Tunisia Seeks Fairer EU Ties as Germany Pledges €100 Million in New Cooperation

Tunisia is pushing for a more balanced relationship with the European Union as President Kais Saied met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Tunis on Monday to discuss bilateral ties,…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Hichilema Sworn In for Second Term as Zambia’s Election Dispute Deepens

President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term, following a disputed election that has left his main challenger, Brian Mundubile, facing treason charges. Hichilema, 64, was…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Pitso Mosimane Returns as Bafana Bafana Coach Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Pitso Mosimane has officially returned as head coach of South Africa’s men’s national team, more than a decade after leaving the Bafana Bafana job. The 62-year-old was unveiled by the…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Ceuta Records 23 Sexual Assault Cases as Migrant Crisis Deepens

Spanish prosecutors have recorded 23 sexual assault cases involving migrants in Ceuta since the mass arrival from Morocco on July 30, with nine of the victims aged between 14 and…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Airlink Defends Low Flyby Over Packed Cape Town Stadium Amid Safety Concerns

A dramatic flyby by two Airlink passenger jets over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium has sparked widespread debate over aviation safety after the aircraft appeared to skim the roof shortly before…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Five Ebola Survivors Discharged as DRC Outbreak Surpasses 6,000 Cases

Five people who recovered from Ebola have been discharged from treatment in Béni, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, offering a rare moment of hope as the country battles its fastest-growing…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Algeria Moves to Introduce Death Penalty for Deliberate Forest Fires

Algeria is moving to introduce the death penalty for people convicted of deliberately starting forest fires after a recent wave of blazes killed at least 12 people in the country’s…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Zambia’s Shaolin Temple Blends Kung Fu, Culture and New Hope for Young People

A Shaolin temple on the outskirts of Lusaka is giving young Zambians a unique introduction to Chinese martial arts while becoming an increasingly visible center for cultural exchange between Zambia…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Begins Counting Votes in Referendum on Presidential Powers

Ballot counting is under way in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voters took part in a constitutional referendum that could significantly strengthen presidential powers ahead of elections planned to restore civilian rule.…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Kenya Airport Strike Triggers Long Delays at Nairobi’s JKIA

Passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi faced lengthy delays on Sunday after air traffic controllers and airport workers resumed industrial action over unresolved labor disputes. The workers’…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Libya’s Rival Administrations Agree on Two-Year Roadmap to Elections

Libya’s rival political administrations have agreed on a roadmap aimed at holding nationwide elections within the next two years, in a move intended to end the country’s long-running political division.…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026