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Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi Wins 800m Freestyle World Title with Third-Fastest Time in History

Tunisia’s rising star Ahmed Jaouadi claimed his first major international title on Wednesday, dominating the men’s 800m freestyle final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The 20-year-old swimmer surged…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Morocco’s King Marks 26th Throne Day with Economic Optimism, Renewed Call for Algerian Rapprochement

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI celebrated his 26th Throne Day on Wednesday with a nationally televised address that emphasized economic resilience, industrial growth, and a renewed appeal for reconciliation with neighboring…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ouattara’s Fourth-Term Bid Sparks Outrage in Ivory Coast Ahead of 2025 Elections

President Alassane Ouattara’s announcement that he will seek a fourth term in office has triggered sharp backlash from opposition parties and constitutional scholars in Ivory Coast, who call the move…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

ANN West Africa

Togo Confirms Dozens Killed in Jihadist Attacks as Sahel Insecurity Spills South

Togo’s foreign minister has revealed that at least 54 civilians and 8 soldiers have been killed in a wave of jihadist attacks this year, marking a rare official confirmation of…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigerian Nurses Begin Nationwide Strike Over Pay, Safety and Staffing Demands

Tens of thousands of nurses and midwives in Nigeria began a nationwide strike at midnight on Tuesday, crippling healthcare delivery across public hospitals. The seven-day industrial action comes after the…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Trump Threatens to Skip South Africa G20 Summit Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

A diplomatic rift is deepening between Washington and Pretoria as U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he may not attend this year’s G20 summit in South Africa. Speaking to reporters…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Eastern Africa

Somaliland Offers U.S. Military Base and Minerals in Bid for International Recognition

Somaliland, the self-declared republic that broke away from Somalia in 1991, is intensifying efforts to win formal recognition from the United States, offering strategic and economic incentives in return. In…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

Reconnecting African Diaspora with Ancestral Roots; US Grammy winner Ciara Becomes Benin Citizen

Grammy-winning American singer Ciara has officially become a citizen of Benin, making her one of the first high-profile figures to receive nationality under the country's new law aimed at reconnecting…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Bobi Wine Decries Rising Threats Ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Presidential Election

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says the country’s political climate is worsening rapidly ahead of presidential elections scheduled for January 2026, accusing the government of escalating threats and intimidation against…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

ANN West Africa

Militant Attack on Burkina Faso Base Kills 50 Soldiers Amid Worsening Insurgency

Around 50 soldiers were killed in northern Burkina Faso on Monday after suspected Islamist militants launched a large-scale assault on a military base in Dargo, according to local security sources.…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Fuel Hike Sparks Deadly Protests in Angola as Public Anger Boils Over

At least four people were killed and more than 500 arrested in Angola’s capital, Luanda, after a taxi drivers' strike escalated into mass anti-government protests, police confirmed on Tuesday. The…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025