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South Africa Ends Visa-Free Entry for Palestinians After Suspicious Charter Flights

South Africa has suspended its long-standing 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders, citing what officials describe as a coordinated campaign of “forced migration” linked to Israel. Home Affairs Minister…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

ANN West Africa

Benin President Thanks Army for Foiling Coup Attempt

Benin’s President Patrice Talon has praised the country’s military leadership for stopping an attempted coup on Sunday, vowing that those involved “will not go unpunished.” Earlier that morning, soldiers identifying…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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France Pledges Stronger Security Cooperation with Nigeria

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will deepen its security partnership with Nigeria after a direct request from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The commitment comes as Nigeria faces…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Norway Clarifies “No New U.S. Plan” as Sudan’s Army Chief Welcomes Diplomatic Reset

Sudan’s army chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has welcomed assurances from Norway that no new U.S.-backed peace proposal has been submitted to Khartoum cooling tensions after he publicly rejected what…

Africa News Now November 28, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Ugandan Police Clash with Bobi Wine Supporters as Election Tensions Rise

Ugandan police fired water cannon and tear gas on Thursday as opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine attempted to campaign in Kayunga District, about 75 kilometers northeast of Kampala. The clashes…

Africa News Now November 28, 2025

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AFCON 2025 Trophy Unveiled in London as Global Tour Begins Ahead of Morocco Tournament

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy was unveiled in London on Thursday, marking the start of its global tour ahead of next month’s highly anticipated tournament in Morocco. The…

Africa News Now November 28, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Somalia’s Health System Near Collapse as Donor Funding Dries Up After U.S. Aid Cuts

Somalia is slipping deeper into a health care emergency after the Trump administration dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) earlier this year, cutting off one of the country’s…

Africa News Now November 28, 2025

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Ramaphosa Rejects Trump’s Threat to Bar South Africa From G20, Calls Remarks “An Insult”

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sharply condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that he would bar South Africa from attending next year’s G20 summit in the United States, calling the remarks…

Africa News Now November 27, 2025

ANN West Africa

Mass Kidnappings Escalate in Nigeria; President Declares State of Emergency

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday ordered a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture in response to a surge in kidnappings, directing law-enforcement agencies to deploy more personnel and reallocate resources…

Africa News Now November 27, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenya to Appeal Court Suspension of EU Trade Deal Amid Regional Dispute

Kenya announced on Wednesday that it will appeal a court ruling suspending its trade agreement with the European Union (EU), the Ministry of Trade confirmed. The East African Court of…

Africa News Now November 27, 2025

ANN West Africa

Mali Turns to AI to Revive Local Languages in Schools

Since adopting a new constitution in 2023, Mali recognizes 13 official languages, excluding French—the former colonial language though it remains widely used in schools and public life. To promote literacy…

Africa News Now November 27, 2025