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Protest in Durban Demands Stricter Immigration Laws

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Durban on Wednesday, calling for tighter immigration controls and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. The protest was organized by the civic group March and…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Former Guinean Presidential Guard Toumba Dies in Military Hospital

Aboubacar Diakité, known as Toumba, a former presidential guard convicted for crimes against humanity, died early Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the military hospital of Samory Touré camp in Conakry.…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Kenya and China Sign Key Trade and Economic Agreements

Kenya and China strengthened their economic partnership on Tuesday, signing four memoranda of understanding covering trade, agriculture, livestock, and broader economic cooperation. The agreements were signed during talks in Nairobi…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Senegal Denies Secret €650 Million Borrowing Amid Debt Concerns

Senegal’s government has denied claims in the Financial Times that it secretly borrowed 650 million euros ($754 million) to avoid default, insisting the transactions were conducted transparently and in line…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Twelve South African Police Officers Arrested in Major Corruption Probe

South African anti-corruption authorities have arrested 12 senior police officers over allegations of fraud and corruption linked to a multimillion-rand contract, prosecutors confirmed on Wednesday. The officers appeared before a…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Mahama Honours Enslaved Africans at New York Memorial, Calls for Continued Justice Efforts

President John Dramani Mahama led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, paying tribute to nearly 20,000 Africans buried at the historic site.…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Algeria and Niger Sign 20 Deals, but Implementation Concerns Persist

Algeria and Niger have signed 20 agreements and memoranda of understanding covering key sectors such as energy, healthcare, infrastructure, and the digital economy, following a bilateral commission meeting in Niamey.…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Dozens of Bodies Discovered in Mass Grave in Kenya’s Kericho as Investigation Widens

Authorities in Kenya have uncovered a mass grave in Kericho containing dozens of bodies, including children and foetuses, in a case that is rapidly expanding and raising serious concerns. The…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

ANN West Africa

Senegal Challenges AFCON Final Decision at CAS, Seeks Overturn of Morocco Victory

The Senegalese Football Federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), contesting the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award Morocco a…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Lincoln University for Cancels g President Mahama’s Honorary Degree

Ghana’s embassy in the United States has expressed disappointment over Lincoln University’s last minute decision to cancel plans to award an honorary doctorate to former President John Dramani Mahama. In…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Mozambique Seeks IMF Support as Debt Pressures Mount

Mozambique is preparing to host a mission from the International Monetary Fund in the coming months, as authorities look for support to manage rising fiscal and debt pressures. The visit…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026