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Angola Marks 50 Years of Independence Amid Ongoing Economic Hardship

Angola is marking the 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal this Tuesday, November 11, reflecting on both the triumph of liberation and the persistent challenges that continue to shape…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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Cameroon Opposition Leader Rejects Biya’s Re-Election, Gives 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Arrests

Cameroon’s main opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has rejected the results of the country’s recent presidential election and issued a 48-hour ultimatum to President Paul Biya’s government to release all…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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Macron Pledges €1.5 Billion for Great Lakes Region Amid Skepticism Over Goma Airport Plan

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €1.5 billion humanitarian aid package for Africa’s Great Lakes region and pledged to help reopen Goma’s airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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Cameroon on Edge as Protests Erupt Over Biya’s Re-Election and Crackdown Turns Deadly

Cameroon remains on edge after a disputed presidential election earlier this month handed another term to President Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-serving leader. At 92 years old, Biya has ruled for…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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WHO Warns of Rapid Mpox Spread Across Africa and Beyond as Cases Rise Globally

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning over the accelerating spread of Mpox, reporting new outbreaks in 17 African countries and the virus’s first ever detections in…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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African Leaders Join Macron at Paris Peace Forum Focused on New Global Coalitions

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to the Élysée Palace for the opening of the 8th annual Paris Peace Forum, a two-day gathering aimed at building new…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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Cameroon Opposition Leader Rejects Election Results as Deadly Protests Erupt

Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has vowed to keep challenging President Paul Biya’s re-election, rejecting the official results and calling for continued “peaceful resistance” despite mounting unrest across the…

Africa News Now October 30, 2025

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Cameroon Unrest Deepens After Pual Biya’s Win

Cameroon entered its second day of unrest on Tuesday after the official declaration of President Paul Biya’s re-election sparked widespread protests, violent crackdowns, and growing international condemnation. Security forces flooded…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Angola Makes Bold Move to Acquire Majority Stake in De Beers

Angola has formally entered the race to acquire an 85% stake in diamond giant De Beers, a move that could reshape the global diamond industry and shift economic influence in…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Protests Erupt in Douala After Paul Biya’s Re-Election Sparks Anger and Violence

Cameroon’s economic capital, Douala, has descended into chaos for a second straight day as protests intensify over President Paul Biya’s controversial re-election to an unprecedented eighth term. The 92-year-old, who…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term as Cameroon’s President Amid Dispute

Cameroon’s long-serving leader, Paul Biya, 92, has been officially declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing a historic eighth term in office. The announcement was made by the…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025