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Zimbabwe’s President Appoints Army Chief as Sports Minister Amid Political Maneuvering

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed General Anselem Sanyatwe, the country's army chief, as the new Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture. The move comes amid a broader reshuffling…

Africa News Now March 27, 2025

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Egyptian Entrepreneur’s Luxury Jetcars Bring High-Speed Thrill to Water

Egyptian entrepreneur Karim Amin has revolutionized the aquatic adventure industry with his unique invention—luxury-inspired "jetcars" that allow users to experience the thrill of driving on water. His company, Jetcar Kromh,…

Africa News Now March 27, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Sudan’s Military Declares Victory in Khartoum as Army Recaptures Presidential Palace

Sudan’s military leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, made a symbolic return to the presidential palace in Khartoum after the army successfully recaptured the city’s international airport and key state institutions…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025

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Kenyan Police Officer Goes Missing in Haiti After Gang Attack Amid Rising Violence

A Kenyan police officer deployed in Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission has gone missing after an ambush by suspected gang members during a patrol operation…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025

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Niger’s Junta Leader Abdourahamane Tchiani Sworn in as President, Extends Transition Period to 2030

Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, was officially sworn in as the country’s transitional president on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a five-year transition period that effectively prolongs military rule until…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025

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Ethiopia’s PM Seeks Public Input on New Tigray Leader Amid Political Turmoil

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced plans to appoint a new leader for the conflict-ridden Tigray region, following the departure of interim President Getachew Reda amid internal power struggles…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025

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Morocco Prepares to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup

Rabat is undergoing a major transformation as construction and restoration projects accelerate in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Moroccan capital is one of six cities in the…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Johannesburg Men’s Health Clinic Shuts Down Amid U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze, Leaving LGBTQ+ Patients Vulnerable

A vital men’s health clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa, was forced to close its doors on Tuesday due to the freezing of U.S. foreign aid, a move that has left…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025

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Sierra Leone Debates Abortion Rights as Unsafe Procedures Drive Maternal Deaths

In the rural village of Njagbahun, Sierra Leone, an abandoned building has been repurposed into a makeshift clinic where nurses offer essential reproductive health services. Operated by Marie Stopes International…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Burundi Faces Food Crisis as Refugee Influx from DRC Overwhelms WFP Aid Programs

The World Food Programme (WFP) is facing a severe strain on its food assistance operations in Burundi as the country experiences its largest refugee influx in decades. Since January 2025,…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Ghana’s Minority Caucus Accuses Attorney General of Overreach in Raids on Former Officials

Ghana’s Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly criticized Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine, accusing him of misusing his office to target former government officials through unwarranted searches, arrests, and investigations…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025