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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

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CAF Postpones 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Weeks Before Kick-Off

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations just 12 days before the tournament was scheduled to begin in Morocco, citing “unforeseen circumstances.”…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Belgium Detains Three Over Alleged War Crimes Linked to Cameroon’s Anglophone Conflict

Belgian authorities have detained three people as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity connected to Cameroon’s separatist conflict, federal prosecutors announced. The suspects are…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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Sassou Nguesso Launches Re-Election Bid as Congo Campaign Raises Transparency Concerns

Campaigning is under way in the Republic of Congo ahead of the March 15 presidential election, with incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso seeking to extend a rule that has spanned more…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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ECOWAS Warns Middle East Escalation Could Trigger Energy and Food Shocks Across Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that intensifying military action in the Middle East could have far-reaching economic consequences for Africa, citing risks to energy supplies,…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026