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Air Strikes Hit Goma as Violence Escalates in Eastern DR Congo

Several people were killed and buildings damaged after overnight air strikes struck the eastern city of Goma, according to witnesses and humanitarian sources. Residents reported hearing loud explosions and drones…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Fears of Renewed War in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region as Civilians Begin to Flee

Tensions are rising once again in northern Ethiopia, where fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray Region are prompting civilians to flee even before fighting begins. In the regional capital…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

Ghana Swears in New Citizens as Diaspora Reconnection Efforts Continue

Ghana has officially welcomed a new group of citizens after they took the oath of allegiance at a swearing-in ceremony held in Accra on Monday, highlighting the country’s ongoing effort…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

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Francis Ngannou to Return to MMA in Los Angeles Bout Against Philipe Lins

Cameroonian mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou is set to return to the cage on 16 May in Los Angeles, where he will face Brazilian heavyweight Philipe Lins in a…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Madagascar’s Military Leader Dissolves Government Amid Pressure Over Democratic Transition

Madagascar’s military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, has unexpectedly dissolved the country’s government, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet in a move that could reshape the island nation’s political transition.…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

Ghana Urges Commonwealth to Condemn Attack on Its UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Ghana has called on the Commonwealth of Nations to strongly condemn a missile strike that injured four Ghanaian peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon. Speaking at a Commonwealth meeting in London…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

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UK High Court Rejects Legal Challenge Over Chagos Islands Agreement

The High Court of Justice in London has refused permission for legal proceedings to proceed against the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office over the United Kingdom’s agreement with Mauritius concerning…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

ANN West Africa

Sierra Leone Frees Female Inmates Through Football for Reform Initiative

Several female inmates in Sierra Leone have been released from prison following a rehabilitation program aimed at supporting vulnerable women in detention. Among those freed is Sento, a mother of…

Africa News Now March 9, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Tunisia Plans $1 Billion Expansion of Tunis-Carthage Airport to Boost Tourism

Tunisia is planning a major expansion of its main international gateway, Tunis-Carthage International Airport, as the North African country seeks to strengthen its tourism sector and modernize its air transport…

Africa News Now March 9, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Egyptian Pound Hits Record Low as Foreign Investors Exit Local Bond Market

The currency of Egypt fell to its weakest level on record on Sunday, with the Egyptian pound dropping for the first time beyond 52 pounds per US dollar in official…

Africa News Now March 9, 2026

ANN West Africa

AU Envoy Mamadou Tangara Meets ECOWAS Leaders in Abuja to Strengthen Regional Cooperation

Mamadou Tangara, the African Union’s Special Representative for Mali and the Sahel, has visited the headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja to reinforce cooperation…

Africa News Now March 9, 2026