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ECOWAS Warns Middle East Escalation Could Trigger Energy and Food Shocks Across Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that intensifying military action in the Middle East could have far-reaching economic consequences for Africa, citing risks to energy supplies,…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Opposition Calls for Talks With Junta as Political Deadlock Deepens

Guinea-Bissau’s two main opposition parties have publicly called for dialogue with the military junta that seized power in a coup in late November 2025, as the country grapples with a…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Cape Town Shia Community Mourns Iran’s Supreme Leader After Reported Killing

Members of the Shia Muslim community in Cape Town gathered this week to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following reports that Iran’s longtime supreme leader was killed during joint United States–Israel…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Ghana Partially Evacuates Tehran Embassy as Iran–Israel Tensions Escalate

Ghana has activated an emergency preparedness plan and begun a partial evacuation of its embassy in Tehran following joint United States–Israel military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, and…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Moritz Kretschy Clinches 2026 Tour du Rwanda as Mulubrhan Wins Final Stage

The Tour du Rwanda concluded on Sunday with Germany’s Moritz Kretschy securing overall victory after eight demanding stages across Rwanda. Kretschy topped the general classification after completing 997.8 kilometres in…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Rising Food Prices Cast Shadow Over Ramadan in Algeria

As Muslims across Algeria observe Ramadan with prayer, fasting and evening family meals, many households are grappling with a pressing concern: how to afford traditional iftar feasts amid soaring food…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Chad Closes Eastern Border with Sudan Amid Escalating Cross-Border Violence

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan “until further notice” to prevent repeated incursions by Sudanese armed groups, authorities announced Monday. The measure comes after heavy fighting in the…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Robert Mugabe’s Son Charged with Attempted Murder in Johannesburg Shooting

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 29-year-old youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe, appeared in South Africa court Monday facing attempted murder charges after a gardener was shot at…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

ANN West Africa

AFP Probe Alleges Nigeria Paid Millions to Boko Haram to Free Abducted Schoolchildren

The Nigerian government secretly paid millions of dollars in ransom to Boko Haram to secure the release of up to 230 children and school staff abducted from a Catholic boarding…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

ANN West Africa

Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks in Borno, Kill 25 Militants in Coordinated Operations

Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation HADIN KAI in the northeast, have repelled coordinated attacks by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State, killing 25…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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DR Congo–Burundi Border Crossing Reopens After M23 Pullback in South Kivu

A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened on Monday, more than two months after it was closed during an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026