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Fears Grow in Sudan as Army’s Reliance on Militias Raises Risk of Another Conflict

Sudanese civilians and analysts are warning that the country's military may be repeating the mistakes that led to the devastating civil war by increasingly relying on powerful allied militias to…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

ANN Central Africa

Cameroon’s New Bell Prison Finds a Voice Through Award-Winning Jail Time Records

Inside New Bell Prison in Douala, Cameroon, a unique music studio is transforming lives by giving inmates a platform to tell their stories through music, despite the harsh realities of…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Uganda Nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General Race

Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu as its candidate for the position of United Nations secretary-general, making him the seventh contender in the race to succeed António Guterres…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Tunisians Demand President Kais Saied’s Resignation

Thousands of Tunisians marched through the streets of Tunis on Saturday, demanding the resignation of President Kais Saied as the country marked five years since he suspended parliament and dramatically…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Zimbabwean-Born British Man Appears in South African Court Over UK Family Murders

A British citizen of Zimbabwean origin accused of murdering his wife and two daughters in the United Kingdom has appeared before a Johannesburg court, where he remained in custody after…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

Germany Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with Nigeria as Global Rivalries Reshape Africa Partnerships

Germany is seeking to deepen economic and strategic ties with Nigeria as Berlin looks to expand partnerships across Africa amid rising global competition and growing geopolitical tensions involving the United…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

ANN Central Africa Eastern Africa

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda Surpasses 1,000 Deaths as WHO Warns of Rapid Spread

The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has surpassed 1,000, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as health authorities…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Egypt Heatwave Disrupts Daily Life, Tourism and Agriculture as Temperatures Soar Above 45°C

An intense heatwave sweeping across Egypt has disrupted daily life, affected tourism and placed growing pressure on agriculture and the country’s energy supply as temperatures rise above 45 degrees Celsius…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

ANN Central Africa

Angolan Court Jails Two Russians for Terrorism and Espionage Ahead of 2027 Elections

An Angolan court has sentenced two Russian nationals to prison after finding them guilty of terrorism, espionage and other offences linked to an alleged political influence operation ahead of the…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenyan Lawyers Boycott Courts Over Corruption and Delays in Judiciary

Lawyers across Kenya staged a nationwide court boycott on Wednesday in protest against alleged judicial corruption, case backlogs and what they describe as a failure to implement meaningful reforms within…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

ANN West Africa

Burkina Faso’s Traoré Dismisses Coup Rumours, Reasserts Control Over Military Government

Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has publicly dismissed speculation of internal divisions within the ruling junta, insisting he remains firmly in control of the country and warning that…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026