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Cameroon’s Paul Biya Postpones Legislative and Municipal Elections Again

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has announced a further postponement of the country’s legislative and municipal elections, citing “compelling constraints” but offering no new timetable. The polls, initially due in 2025,…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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UN Seeks Security Guarantees to Use Goma Airport for DR Congo Ceasefire Monitoring

The United Nations has called for firm security guarantees from armed actors in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before using Goma’s airport to support monitoring of a planned ceasefire.…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Angola, AU Leaders Push for Ceasefire in Escalating Eastern DRC Conflict

Angolan President João Lourenço and senior African Union figures have called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after talks with President Félix Tshisekedi in…

Africa News Now February 10, 2026

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Sahara Festival Celebrates Desert Heritage and Regional Cultures

For seven days, the Sahara Festival brings together dancers, musicians, and craftspeople from across the Sahara, with Niger as guest of honor alongside Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso. The…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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South Africa to Withdraw Troops from UN Mission in DR Congo

South Africa has announced it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) after 27 years of deployment. President Cyril…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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CEMAC Suspends Activities Amid Financial Crisis in Central Africa

The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) has announced a suspension of most of its projects and official missions due to a severe financial crisis affecting its operations.…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV to Visit Angola in Africa Tour, First Papal Visit Since 2023

Pope Leo XIV is planning a visit to Africa that will include Angola, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday, marking the first papal trip to the continent since Pope Francis visited…

Africa News Now January 14, 2026

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Morocco Blends Football and Culture as AFCON Finale Nears with Handicrafts Week

As the Africa Cup of Nations enters its final week, host nation Morocco is marking its annual National Handicrafts Week with a cultural exhibition in the capital, Rabat, linking football…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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M23 Holds Funeral in Goma for Victims of Deadly Drone Strike in Eastern DR Congo

The AFC/M23 armed group on Thursday held a collective funeral in Goma for 22 people killed in a drone strike earlier this month in Masisi territory, North Kivu province, eastern…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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Central African Republic President Touadera Invites Russian President Putin

The re-elected President of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the country, further cementing a partnership that has grown in recent…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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Central African Republic Opposition Rejects Election Results, Alleges Fraud

Anicet Georges Dologuélé, the runner-up in the Central African Republic (CAR) presidential election, rejected provisional results on Wednesday, alleging widespread manipulation by the National Elections Authority. Dologuélé claimed that more…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026