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Bobi Wine Rallies Halted Ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Elections

Uganda’s leading opposition party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), says security forces have arrested hundreds of its supporters during campaign events for presidential challenger Bobi Wine in Kampala and Mukono…

Africa News Now November 26, 2025

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All 24 Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls Freed as; President Announces.

All 24 schoolgirls abducted last week from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, have been rescued, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday. The girls were…

Africa News Now November 26, 2025

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UN Security Council Renews Libya Arms Embargo Ship Inspections Amid Global Disagreement

The United Nations Security Council has renewed authorization for UN member states to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya’s long-standing arms embargo, extending the mandate for another six months in…

Africa News Now November 26, 2025

ANN West Africa

Northern Nigeria Faces Record Hunger Crisis Amid Rising Militant Attacks

A surge in militant attacks across northern Nigeria is pushing food insecurity to unprecedented levels, with the World Food Programme (WFP) warning that 35 million people could face severe hunger…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

ANN West Africa

Barrick Gold Resolves Long-Running Dispute with Mali

Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold has reached a settlement with Mali’s government, ending a multi-year dispute over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex. The agreement, announced Monday, will see Barrick drop…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Tanzania Cancels Independence Day Celebrations Amid Election Unrest

Tanzania has canceled its Independence Day celebrations on 9 December, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba announced Monday, citing the need to redirect funds to rebuild infrastructure damaged during post-election unrest. The…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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Former UK Soldier Denied Bail as Kenya Seeks Extradition in 2012 Killing of Agnes Wanjiru

A former British soldier accused of killing a young Kenyan woman more than 12 years ago has been denied bail by a London court, marking a major step toward possible…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

ANN Central Africa Eastern Africa

EU–AU Leaders Pledge Bigger Investments and Stronger Cooperation

Leaders from the European Union and African Union opened the seventh EU-AU summit in Luanda, Angola, on Monday, focusing on deepening political and economic cooperation under the theme “Promoting peace…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

Northern Africa

RSF Announces Three-Month Truce as Sudan’s Army Rejects Ceasefire Proposal

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they are prepared to enter a three-month humanitarian truce aimed at easing the country’s deepening crisis, followed by direct peace talks with the Sudanese…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

ANN West Africa

Tensions Rise in Guinea-Bissau as Both Leading Candidates Claim Election Victory

Guinea-Bissau’s presidential race took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as both leading candidates—incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and opposition contender Fernando Dias—declared victory ahead of the official results. Dias’ campaign…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

China and South Africa Launch New Initiative to Boost Africa’s Modernization

China and South Africa unveiled a new cooperation initiative during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg aimed at accelerating Africa’s modernization and sustainable development. The plan builds on commitments made at…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025