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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 600 as Virus Spreads Beyond Epicentre

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 600, health officials announced Thursday, as authorities and international partners warn that the…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

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Sierra Leone to Host 69th ECOWAS Summit as West Africa Confronts Security and Regional Challenges

Sierra Leone will host the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States on 19 July 2026 at…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

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South Africa Withholds Funds From 69 Municipalities Over Financial Mismanagement

South Africa's National Treasury has suspended July funding allocations to 69 municipalities, including Johannesburg, citing persistent financial mismanagement and failure to meet fiscal governance standards. The Treasury said the move…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

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DR Congo Opposition Delays Nationwide Protests After African Union Mediation

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's opposition coalition, C64, has postponed nationwide anti-government protests following mediation efforts by the African Union, easing immediate fears of renewed violence in the country.…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

ANN West Africa

Tinubu Orders Corruption Probe Into Alleged Fake Presidential Council

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the activities of the alleged Presidential Council for the Promotion of Foreign…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

ANN West Africa

Gambia Arrests 31 Suspects in Nationwide Anti-Drug Crackdown

The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia has arrested 31 people during a nationwide anti-narcotics operation that led to the seizure of several illicit drugs, including cannabis, hashish, ecstasy…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

ANN West Africa

Abidjan Hosts Africa’s Premier Space Technology Expo to Drive Innovation and Sustainable Development

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital, is hosting the second edition of the African Space Solutions Market (ASSM) from 7 to 9 July 2026, bringing together policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

ANN West Africa

Russia Reaffirms Military Support for Sahel Alliance as Moscow Deepens Ties with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

Russia has pledged to continue strengthening military cooperation with the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, reinforcing its growing influence in the Sahel as the three countries deepen…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Zimbabwe Divided as Mnangagwa Signs Constitutional Amendments Extending Presidency to 2030

Zimbabweans have expressed mixed reactions after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed controversial constitutional amendments into law, paving the way for his presidency to continue until 2030 and introducing major changes to…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Eswatini Receives 11 More US Deportees Under Controversial Third-Country Agreement

Eswatini has received 11 additional migrants deported from the United States, marking the latest transfers under the Trump administration's controversial third-country deportation program that relocates migrants to countries other than…

Africa News Now July 8, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Human Rights Watch Urges Global Action Over Tunisia’s Deepening Human Rights Crackdown

Human Rights Watch has called on the international community to publicly condemn what it describes as an escalating crackdown on political opponents, journalists and civil society in Tunisia, warning that…

Africa News Now July 8, 2026