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Egyptians Urge Reopening of Rafah Crossing as Aid to Gaza Remains Blocked

Calls are growing across Egypt for the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, as desperately needed humanitarian aid remains stranded on the Egyptian side while Gaza continues to face severe…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025

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Libya Records 68% Turnout in Phase Three of Municipal Elections Amid Hopes for National Vote

Vote counting is underway in Libya after citizens cast their ballots in 16 municipalities on Saturday, marking the third phase of the country’s municipal elections a process widely viewed as…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Morocco’s Gen Z Protesters Return to Rabat Streets, Renewing Calls for Reform

After a 10-day pause, Morocco’s youth-led protest movement returned to the streets of Rabat on Saturday, as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside parliament to demand sweeping reforms in education, healthcare,…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025

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Jean-Louis Billon Rallies Youth in Abobo, Calls for Political Renewal in Côte d’Ivoire

Ivorian presidential hopeful Jean-Louis Billon took his campaign to Abobo, one of Abidjan’s most densely populated and working-class neighborhoods, on Saturday. Addressing a lively crowd, the Democratic Congress (CODE) coalition…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025

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Col Michael Randrianirina Sworn In as Madagascar’s New Leader After Military Takeover

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been officially sworn in as Madagascar’s new president, just days after a military takeover that ended weeks of unrest in the island nation. At a ceremony…

Africa News Now October 19, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Protesters in Tunisia Demand Expulsion of U.S. Ambassador and Law Against Ties with Israel

Dozens of Tunisians gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Tunis on Tuesday to demand the expulsion of the American ambassador and the passage of a law banning normalization with Israel.…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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UN and African Union Reaffirm Partnership to Tackle Africa’s Growing Security Challenges

The United Nations and the African Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in tackling Africa’s escalating security and development challenges. Speaking before the UN Security Council on Tuesday,…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Millions of Sudanese Return Home to Devastation as War and Disease Ravage the Country

Thousands of Sudanese refugees are making their way back home after months or even years in exile, only to find their country shattered by war, poverty, and disease. The mass…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

ANN West Africa

Fuel Crisis Deepens in Mali as al-Qaida-Linked Militants Block Fuel Supplies to Bamako

Residents of Mali’s capital, Bamako, are grappling with a severe fuel shortage after weeks of a militant blockade that has crippled fuel imports into the landlocked West African nation. By…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigeria’s Innovation Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned following allegations that he forged his academic and national service credentials a scandal that has sparked widespread outrage and…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Madagascar Doctors Lead Street Protests Over Pay and Poor Health System

Protests intensified across Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, on Tuesday as medical students and junior doctors joined growing demonstrations over economic hardship and government mismanagement just a day after President Andry Rajoelina…

Africa News Now October 7, 2025