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Gabon Awaits Key Election Results After 2023 Coup

Gabon is on edge as results from Saturday’s legislative and local elections trickle in, the first since a military coup in 2023 ended the decades-long rule of the Bongo family.…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Chad Deepens Ties with Russia in Push for Education and Economic Cooperation

Chad is moving closer to Russia after high level talks between Chadian Minister of State Dr. Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Chad and Benin Sign Visa-Free Travel Deal, Announce New Embassies

Chad and Benin have signed a landmark visa exemption agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel freely without visas. The deal was concluded on the sidelines of the United…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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Chad Seizes Over 100 Illegal Firearms in Border Disarmament Drive

Chadian authorities have confiscated more than 100 weapons from civilians in Sila Province as part of a large-scale disarmament campaign aimed at curbing insecurity along the border with Sudan. The…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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DRC’s Tshisekedi Urges UN to Recognize “Silent Genocide” as M23 Conflict Escalates

At the 2025 UN General Assembly in New York, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi issued an urgent plea to world leaders, describing the violence in eastern Congo…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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Amnesty Calls for Release of Cameroon Opposition Supporters as Biya Seeks Eighth Term

Amnesty International is demanding the release of 36 opposition supporters in Cameroon who have spent the past five years in prison for staging peaceful protests against President Paul Biya’s rule.…

Africa News Now September 23, 2025

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Morocco Launches Special E-Travel Authorization for African Fans Ahead of AFCON 2025

Morocco has introduced a new electronic travel authorization system to make it easier for African football fans to attend the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the country will…

Africa News Now September 22, 2025

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DRC Court to Deliver Verdict in Joseph Kabila’s Historic War Crimes Trial Amid Explosive New Evidence

The High Military Court in Kinshasa will deliver its verdict on Friday in the landmark war crimes trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila, after delaying…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Gabon Prepares for Landmark Legislative and Local Elections After Oligui Nguema’s Victory

Gabon is entering a pivotal stage in its democratic transition as the country prepares for legislative and local elections following Brice Oligui Nguema’s presidential win in April. The elections, scheduled…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Chad’s Parliament Approves Extension of Presidential Term to Seven Years

Chad’s National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments that extend the presidential term from five to seven years, renewable, while also lengthening the mandate of deputies to six years to…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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M23 Rebel New Recruitment Threatens Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

The M23 rebel group staged a massive military parade in Goma over the weekend, showcasing more than 7,000 new recruits a display that has rattled hopes for a fragile peace…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025