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Congo Heads to Presidential Polls as Sassou Nguesso Seeks Another Term

Campaign posters and banners have filled the streets of Brazzaville ahead of Sunday’s presidential election in Republic of the Congo, where about 2.6 million registered voters are expected to cast…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Breast Cancer Costs African Economies Over $10 Billion in Lost Productivity, Study Finds

Breast cancer led to more than $10 billion in lost productivity across seven African countries between 2017 and 2023, according to new research presented at Africa Press Day 2026 in…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Israeli Billionaire to Pay $30 Billion to Settle Dutch Corruption Probe Over DR Congo Mining Deals

A former holding company linked to Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler has agreed to pay $30 billion to settle a corruption investigation in the Netherlands involving mining deals in the Democratic…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Ex-Congo Football Federation Chief Sentenced to Life for Embezzling FIFA Funds

A criminal court in Brazzaville has sentenced former football federation president Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas to life in prison after finding him guilty of embezzling about $1.1 million in funds from…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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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

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Chad Higher Education Minister Tom Erdimi Resigns After Three Years in Office

Tom Erdimi has stepped down as higher education minister of Chad after nearly three years in office, according to an official statement signed by Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina on March…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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James Swan Appointed Head of UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo

James Swan has been appointed to lead the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), António Guterres announced on Thursday. Swan, a veteran U.S.…

Africa News Now March 6, 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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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