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U.S. Drops Mali from Visa Bond List After Diplomatic Standoff

The United States has officially removed Mali from its list of countries whose citizens were required to post visa bonds of up to $10,000 when applying for tourist or business…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

ANN West Africa

Mali Shuts Down Schools Nationwide as Fuel Blockade Deepens Crisis

Mali has shut down all schools and universities for two weeks amid a severe fuel shortage triggered by a blockade imposed by jihadist militants, the government announced Sunday. Education Minister…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Djibouti Parliament Scraps Presidential Age Limit, Clearing Path for Guelleh’s Sixth Term

Djibouti’s parliament voted unanimously on Sunday to abolish the presidential age limit, paving the way for 77-year-old President Ismail Omar Guelleh to seek re-election in 2026 and potentially extend his…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ivory Coast Awaits Results as Ouattara Seeks Controversial Fourth Term

Polls have closed and vote counting is underway in Ivory Coast’s presidential election, where incumbent President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a controversial fourth term amid growing political tension and voter…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Over 1,500 Protesters Face Prosecution After Morocco Gen Z-Protest

More than 1,500 people are facing prosecution in Morocco following a month-long wave of youth-led protests calling for better healthcare, education, and an end to corruption, according to a local…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Tanzanians Vote Amid Calls for Change, Boycotts, and Disillusionment

Tanzanians head to the polls on Wednesday to elect a president, members of parliament, and local councillors, in a tense vote overshadowed by opposition boycotts and growing frustration over economic…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Madagascar’s Ousted President Andry Rajoelina Stripped of Citizenship

Madagascar’s new military-led government has officially revoked the citizenship of ousted President Andry Rajoelina, deepening his political downfall just a week after his removal from power. The decree, signed by…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ghana Mourns Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, a Trailblazer for Women’s Rights

Ghana is mourning the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, a pioneering advocate for women’s empowerment and wife of the late President Jerry John Rawlings. She died on…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Two Dead, Several Injured as Building Collapses in Casablanca’s Old Medina

At least two people have died and several others were injured after a residential building collapsed early Wednesday morning in the Old Medina district of Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, authorities…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenya’s Marathon Star Ruth Chepngetich Banned Three Years for Doping Violation

Kenyan marathon runner Ruth Chepngetich, the women’s marathon world record holder, has been banned for three years after admitting to an anti-doping rule violation, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

ANN Central Africa Eastern Africa

CAF Unveils Star-Studded Shortlist for 2025 African Player of the Year Award

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its official shortlist for the 2025 African Player of the Year Award, featuring some of the continent’s brightest football talents from clubs…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025