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Teddy Afro’s New Song “Das Tal” Sparks Debate Over Ethiopia’s Political Climate

Ethiopian music icon Teddy Afro is drawing widespread attention with his latest release, Das Tal, a song many interpret as a veiled critique of the government and the country’s current…

Africa News Now April 17, 2026

ANN Central Africa

DR Congo Receives First Group of US Deportees Under Controversial Migration Deal

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received its first group of migrants deported from the United States under a new third-country relocation arrangement, officials confirmed. Fifteen individuals reportedly from…

Africa News Now April 17, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Zimbabwe Bird Returns Home After 137 Years, Marking Major Cultural Repatriation

Zimbabwe has welcomed the return of one of its most important national symbols, "the Zimbabwe Bird," more than a century after it was taken during colonial rule. The soapstone sculpture,…

Africa News Now April 16, 2026

ANN West Africa

Sahel Alliance Chiefs Meet in Ouagadougou to Strengthen 15,000-Strong Joint Force

Top military leaders from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have convened in Ouagadougou for a high-level meeting aimed at boosting the effectiveness of their joint anti-terror force. The April…

Africa News Now April 16, 2026

ANN West Africa

Mali Strengthens Academic Ties with Iran Through Expanded Education Partnership

Mali is deepening its academic cooperation with Iran following high-level talks aimed at boosting education, research, and innovation. Mali’s Minister of Higher Education, Bouréma Kansaye, met with officials from Al-Mustapha…

Africa News Now April 16, 2026

ANN West Africa

Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Wins Presidency in Landslide Vote

Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election with an overwhelming majority, according to provisional results released by the electoral commission. Wadagni, 49,…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

ANN West Africa

Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Denies Bribery Allegations in UK Luxury Spending Trial

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied accepting bribes or abusing her office, as she testified at Southwark Crown Court over allegations of luxury spending funded by businessmen seeking…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Burundi Court Frees Journalist Sandra Muhoza After Partial Acquittal

A Burundian appeals court has partially acquitted journalist Sandra Muhoza, leading to her release after nearly two years in detention a case that has intensified concerns about press freedom in…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Pope Leo Calls for Forgiveness in Algeria Amid Rising France Tensions

In his first official speech in Algiers, Pope Leo urged reconciliation and forgiveness while honoring victims of Algeria’s 1954–1962 war of independence from France. Speaking at the Algerian Martyrs Memorial,…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

ANN West Africa

Nigeria Commences Investigations Into Airstrike in Northeast

Nigeria’s Air Force has opened an investigation following reports that a military airstrike in the northeast killed a large number of civilians on Saturday. According to Amnesty International, more than…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Malawi Arrests Former Finance Minister in Expanding Post-Election Corruption Probe

Malawian police have arrested former finance minister Simplex Chithyola on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, marking a significant development in a widening crackdown on officials from the…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026