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Libya Orders Arrests in Assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libyan authorities have ordered the arrest of three suspects in the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the public prosecutor’s office announced Thursday. Investigators say they know the identities of the…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Synthetic Drug Crisis in West Africa Threatens Health and Security, Study Warns

The rapid rise of synthetic drugs is emerging as one of the most serious threats to public health and security in West Africa, according to a new study by the…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenyan Families Protest Over Sons Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine

Families of young Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in the Ukraine war protested Thursday in Nairobi, demanding government action to bring their sons home. Holding photos of their children,…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Mauritius Explores Legal Action to Reclaim Chagos Islands from UK

Mauritius announced Thursday it is considering legal measures to compel the United Kingdom to return the Chagos Islands, a territory under British control since 1814. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam criticized…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Central African Republic President Strengthens Ties with Russia

Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss deepening security and economic cooperation between the two nations. Touadéra, on his first visit to…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Gabonese Designer Chouchou Lazare Elevates Raffia to Global Fashion Spotlight

Gabonese fashion designer Chouchou Lazare is gaining international attention for transforming traditional raffia fibers into high-fashion garments, showcasing the cultural heritage of Gabon on global runways. Working from his studio…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Conservative Anglican Leaders Form New Council but Stop Short of Challenging Canterbury

Conservative Anglican leaders meeting in Abuja, Nigeria have stepped back from plans to appoint a rival global leader to the Anglican Communion, instead announcing a new governing council to represent…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Tigray Rebels Warn of Possible Renewed War as Tensions Rise with Ethiopia’s Federal Government

Leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have warned that Ethiopia may be preparing for a new military confrontation in the northern region of Tigray, raising fears that the…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Somalia Approves New Constitution to Introduce Direct Elections for Lawmakers

Somalia has approved a new constitution that will allow citizens to directly elect members of parliament for the first time, marking a major shift from the country’s long-standing clan-based political…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

ANN Central Africa

Over 200 Killed in Deadly Landslide at Key Coltan Mine in Eastern DR Congo

More than 200 people, including at least 70 children, have been killed after a landslide triggered a collapse at a major mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo,…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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South Africa Pushes for Local Production of Breakthrough HIV Prevention Drug

South Africa is moving to manufacture a new HIV prevention drug locally in an effort to improve access to life-saving medication and strengthen the country’s pharmaceutical sector. The government is…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026