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Algeria Mourns Former President Liamine Zeroual as Tebboune Pays Tribute

Abdelmadjid Tebboune has paid tribute to former Algerian leader Liamine Zeroual, who has died at the age of 84, prompting three days of national mourning across Algeria. Images released by…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Burkina Faso Urges Reform of OACPS to Tackle Security and Global Challenges

Burkina Faso has called for sweeping reforms of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to strengthen its relevance in addressing global crises, during the bloc’s 11th summit…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Nigerian Catholics Mark Palm Sunday with Hope Amid Economic and Security Struggles

Catholics across Nigeria marked Palm Sunday with church services, prayers, and street processions, ushering in the start of Holy Week, one of the most sacred periods in the Christian calendar.…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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CAF Secretary-General Mosengo-Omba Steps Down Amid Afcon Controversy

The Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure marked by growing controversy within African football’s governing…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Arab League Selects Nabil Fahmy as Next Secretary-General

Arab foreign ministers have unanimously nominated former Egyptian foreign minister Nabil Fahmy as the next Secretary-General of the Arab League, reinforcing Egypt’s long-standing leadership of the regional body. Fahmy, 75,…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Fuel Prices Surge in Nigeria Despite Dangote Refinery Launch

Nigeria is grappling with a sharp rise in fuel prices, even after the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery — Africa’s largest oil refinery which was expected to ease supply pressures…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Spain Seeks Increased Gas Supplies from Algeria Amid Global Energy Uncertainty

Spain is exploring increased natural gas imports from Algeria following high-level talks between Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno and his Algerian counterpart on Thursday. The discussions come as tensions…

Africa News Now March 27, 2026

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Ghana’s First Lady Advocates for Global Child Online Safety at US Summit

Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, called on international leaders to prioritize child safety in the digital age during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit in Washington, D.C.…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026

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Nigeria Seeks Stronger UK Ties as Africa’s Economic Landscape Shifts

Nigeria’s return to Windsor Castle after nearly four decades marks more than symbolism it reflects a renewed push to deepen economic ties with the United Kingdom and reposition Africa’s largest…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026

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Tunisia Defends Voluntary Migrant Return Policy Amid Deadly Mediterranean Crossings

Tunisia’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti on Wednesday reaffirmed the country’s commitment to voluntary return programmes for irregular migrants, describing them as a safer and more humane alternative to forced…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026

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ECOWAS Appoints Kouyaté to Rebuild Ties with Breakaway Sahel States

West African leaders have appointed former Guinean Prime Minister Lansana Kouyaté as chief mediator to re-establish dialogue with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso following their withdrawal from Economic Community of…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026