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Tanzania Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi Resigns After Less Than a Year in Office

Tanzania’s Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office, less than 10 months after taking the position, in a move that comes amid reports of growing differences with President Samia Suluhu…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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Kagame Calls FDLR Disarmament Efforts “Superficial” as DR Congo Peace Talks Continue

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has criticized recent efforts to disarm the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), describing them as “superficial” and warning that Rwanda will remain concerned…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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US Urges UN to Expand Sudan Arms Embargo as Drone Warfare Escalates

The United States has called on the UN Security Council to expand its long-standing arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region to cover the entire country, warning that foreign military support…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

ANN Central Africa

DR Congo Opposition Leader Warns Tshisekedi Against Constitutional Changes

Congolese opposition leader Delly Sesanga has urged President Felix Tshisekedi to abandon proposed constitutional changes, warning that any amendment that could enable a third presidential term would threaten the country’s…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Four Arrested Over Killing of Former Boxing World Champion Zolani Tete

South African police have arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape,…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Zambia Courts Shut on Final Day of Election Petition Deadline

Zambia’s top courts were closed and heavily guarded on Monday, August 24, as the deadline approached for opposition candidate Brian Mundubile to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s disputed re-election. The High…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Chad Accuses Sudan of Drone Strike Inside Its Territory, Raises Regional Tensions

Chad has accused Sudanese forces or their allies of carrying out air and drone strikes against a convoy deep inside Chadian territory, raising fears that Sudan’s three-year civil war could…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Somalia’s Hunger Crisis Deepens as Drought and Aid Cuts Put Children at Risk

Somalia is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis as drought, conflict, displacement and sharp reductions in international aid leave millions struggling to access food, clean water and healthcare. About 6 million…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

ANN West Africa

Worshippers Abducted After Friday Prayers in Niger State as Insecurity Worsens

Armed attackers abducted Muslim worshippers after Friday prayers in communities in Niger State, north-central Nigeria, in the latest attack to raise concerns over worsening insecurity around the Lake Kainji area.…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

ANN Central Africa

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Action as Ebola Outbreak Devastates DR Congo

Pope Leo XIV has called for a stronger international response to the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging governments and aid organizations to work closely with…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

ANN West Africa

Nollywood Mourns Veteran Yoruba Actor Taiwo Hassan, ‘Ogogo,’ at 66

Nigeria’s film industry is mourning the death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who has died at the age of 66. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026