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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

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CAF Unveils Star-Studded Shortlist for 2025 African Player of the Year Award

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its official shortlist for the 2025 African Player of the Year Award, featuring some of the continent’s brightest football talents from clubs…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Cameroon’s Top Court Clears Path for Biya’s Re-Election as Opposition Cries Foul

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on Wednesday dismissed all 10 petitions challenging the country’s October 12 presidential election, paving the way for the announcement of final results expected by Sunday. The petitioners…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Nearly 40 M23 Rebels Surrender in Eastern DRC as Ceasefire Efforts Gain Momentum

Nearly 40 fighters from the M23 rebel group have surrendered to authorities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in what officials describe as a sign of progress toward…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025