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Gabon’s Military Leader Brice Oligui Nguema Announces Candidacy for April Presidential Election

Almost two years after leading a coup to end more than five decades of Bongo family rule, Gabon’s military leader, Brice Oligui Nguema, has announced his intention to run in…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Libya to Open Bidding Round for Oil Exploration After 17-Year Pause Amid Ongoing Political Instability

Libya is preparing to hold its first oil exploration bidding round in nearly 17 years, a significant move aimed at revitalizing its oil sector. The announcement, made in a televised…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Protests Erupt in Kakuma Refugee Camp Amid Food and Water Shortages, Security Forces Fire on Demonstrators

Widespread protests have rocked Kakuma Refugee Camp in north-western Kenya on Monday, as refugees and asylum seekers took to the streets in anger over severe food and water shortages. According…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenya Faces Growing Threats to Wildlife Habitats Amid World Wildlife Day Celebrations

As Kenya celebrates World Wildlife Day, conservationists are raising alarms over the rapid loss of wildlife habitats, despite significant progress in the recovery of endangered species. The country's natural landscapes…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Northern Africa

Humanitarian Aid Trucks Turned Back as Israel Halts Supplies to Gaza, Straining Ceasefire

Tensions surrounding the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas escalated on Sunday as humanitarian aid trucks bound for Gaza were turned back to Egypt after Israel halted all food and…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

WFP Shuts Down Southern Africa Office Amid U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Monday that it will be closing its southern African office due to severe financial constraints, a move that reflects broader shifts…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

Boston Declares “Burna Boy Day” to Honor Grammy-Winning Artist’s Historic TD Garden Performance

In a historic move, the city of Boston, Massachusetts, has declared March 2, as “Burna Boy Day” to honor the Grammy-winning Nigerian artist’s remarkable achievement in the music industry. This…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Tunisia’s Copper Craft Faces Decline as Ramadan Tradition Struggles to Survive

As Ramadan approaches in Tunisia, the tradition of polishing copper kitchen utensils to prepare for the holy month is alive in the ancient city of Kairouan, a hub renowned for…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Northern Africa

Egypt Unveils Practical Plan for Gaza Reconstruction, Aiming to Avoid Displacement

Egypt’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, has presented his country’s comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza, highlighting its feasibility and the goal of achieving reconstruction without displacing its residents. Abdelatty…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Namibia Bids Farewell to Founding Father Sam Nujoma at Heroes Acre

Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, was laid to rest on Saturday at the Heroes Acre cemetery in Windhoek, in a ceremony attended by his widow, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

Russia Extends Support to Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Strengthens Counter-Terrorism Efforts

The Russian government has voiced its strong support for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), lauding the initiative as an effective African-led solution to regional challenges. In an exclusive interview…

Africa News Now February 27, 2025