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Ugandan Students Evacuated from Iran After Airstrikes Return Home Safely

Forty-three Ugandan students evacuated from Iran following a wave of airstrikes by United States and Israel arrived safely at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday after a government-led evacuation. The students…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Ethiopia Launches Africa’s First Fully Digital “Smart” Police Station

Ethiopia has introduced Africa’s first fully digital “smart” police station that operates without permanently stationed officers, marking a major step in the country’s effort to modernize public security services through…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Kenyan Families Protest Over Sons Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine

Families of young Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in the Ukraine war protested Thursday in Nairobi, demanding government action to bring their sons home. Holding photos of their children,…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Mauritius Explores Legal Action to Reclaim Chagos Islands from UK

Mauritius announced Thursday it is considering legal measures to compel the United Kingdom to return the Chagos Islands, a territory under British control since 1814. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam criticized…

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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Tigray Rebels Warn of Possible Renewed War as Tensions Rise with Ethiopia’s Federal Government

Leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have warned that Ethiopia may be preparing for a new military confrontation in the northern region of Tigray, raising fears that the…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Somalia Approves New Constitution to Introduce Direct Elections for Lawmakers

Somalia has approved a new constitution that will allow citizens to directly elect members of parliament for the first time, marking a major shift from the country’s long-standing clan-based political…

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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Abiy Ahmed Rules Out War as Ethiopia Intensifies Push for Red Sea Access

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia has “no intention of invading or attacking others” as his government presses for access to a seaport, a policy that is raising fresh tensions…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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Ghana’s Mahama and Tanzania’s Samia Hassan Hold Bilateral Talks on Energy, Trade and Reparations

President John Dramani Mahama has held high-level talks with Samia Suluhu Hassan at the State House in Arusha, focusing on strengthening Ghana–Tanzania relations and addressing key regional and global developments.…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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US Sanctions Rwanda Over Alleged Role in Eastern DR Congo Conflict

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and several senior military officials over their alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026