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Africa Adopts Water Policy Vision 2063 to Tackle Scarcity and Boost Development

Africa has formally adopted the African Water Policy Vision 2063, a landmark framework aimed at reshaping how the continent manages its most critical resource. The blueprint, endorsed during the 14th…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

ANN West Africa

Three Years After Coup, Burkina Faso Still Gripped by Terrorism Despite Traoré’s Promises

It has been three years since Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in Burkina Faso, pledging to end jihadist violence that had overwhelmed his predecessors. He promised security within months. Since…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Gen Z-Led Protests Sweep Morocco Over Health Crisis and World Cup Spending

Morocco witnessed its largest anti-government protests in years this past weekend, as thousands of mostly young demonstrators clashed with police and blocked major roads in at least 11 cities. The…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

ANN West Africa

Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara Faces Trial Over Criticism of Junta

The trial of former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara opened Monday at the cybercrime court in Bamako, in a case widely seen as a test of free expression under Mali’s…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Madagascar’s Rajoelina Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Youth-Led Protests Over Blackouts

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday after days of escalating, youth-led protests over crippling water and electricity shortages unrest that the United Nations says has already left…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Zambian Farmers Sue Chinese Mining Firm Over Toxic Spill in Copperbelt

Dozens of farmers in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province have launched a $220 million lawsuit against Chinese company Sino-Metals Leach (SML), accusing it of contaminating their land and water following a massive…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

FIFA Sanctions South Africa for Fielding Ineligible Player, World Cup Hopes in Jeopardy

South Africa’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken a major setback after the national team was sanctioned for using an ineligible player during the qualifiers.…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Namibia Contains Massive Etosha National Park Fire After Week-Long Battle

Namibia’s government says the devastating wildfire that swept across Etosha National Park one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves has now been contained after burning for more than a week.…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Uganda’s 2026 Election Campaign Begins as Museveni Faces Bobi Wine

Uganda’s presidential campaign officially began on Monday, setting the stage for a heated contest between President Yoweri Museveni and opposition leader Bobi Wine in what is widely seen as a…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

South Sudan Court Clears Way for Riek Machar Trial Amid Fears of Renewed Conflict

A special court in South Sudan has ruled that it has the authority to prosecute suspended Vice-President Riek Machar and seven co-accused on charges of murder, treason, and crimes against…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Cameroon’s Presidential Campaign Begins as Opposition Struggles to Unite Against Biya

Cameroon’s presidential campaign officially launched on Saturday, setting the stage for a high stakes election on 12 October that could either extend 92-years-old President Paul Biya’s rule into a fifth…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025