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South Africa Summons US Ambassador Over Criticism of Racial Policies and Court Rulings

The government of South Africa has summoned the new United States ambassador, Brent Bozell, to explain what officials described as “undiplomatic remarks” about the country’s racial policies and court decisions.…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Breast Cancer Costs African Economies Over $10 Billion in Lost Productivity, Study Finds

Breast cancer led to more than $10 billion in lost productivity across seven African countries between 2017 and 2023, according to new research presented at Africa Press Day 2026 in…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Senegal Parliament Approves Tougher Law Increasing Prison Terms for Same-Sex Relations

Lawmakers in Senegal have passed a controversial bill that doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations to 10 years, intensifying the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ people. The legislation, approved…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Israeli Billionaire to Pay $30 Billion to Settle Dutch Corruption Probe Over DR Congo Mining Deals

A former holding company linked to Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler has agreed to pay $30 billion to settle a corruption investigation in the Netherlands involving mining deals in the Democratic…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Robert Mugabe’s Youngest Son Appears in South African Court Over Gardener Shooting

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has appeared in a court in Johannesburg after being charged in connection with the shooting of a gardener…

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Trump Administration Moves to End Somali Temporary Protected Status

The Trump administration is set to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 1,100 Somali nationals next week, potentially revoking their legal right to live and work in the United…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Ghana and South Korea Sign New Cooperation Deals After Mahama–Lee Talks

John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, held bilateral talks with Lee Jae-myung, President of South Korea, during an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Gabon Seeks New IMF Loan to Support Economic Reforms

Gabon has formally requested a new financial arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the oil-producing Central African nation looks to stabilize its economy and strengthen fiscal management. IMF…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Amnesty International Urges Ivory Coast to Free Protest Detainees After Disputed Election

Amnesty International has called on authorities in Ivory Coast to release dozens of people arrested during protests linked to the country’s October presidential election, citing concerns about arbitrary detentions. The…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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South Africa Deploys Soldiers to Support Police in Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

South Africa has begun deploying soldiers to assist police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining, with troops appearing on the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday. The first major deployment…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Ex-Congo Football Federation Chief Sentenced to Life for Embezzling FIFA Funds

A criminal court in Brazzaville has sentenced former football federation president Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas to life in prison after finding him guilty of embezzling about $1.1 million in funds from…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026