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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Declares Showdown with President Ruto in 2027

Kenya’s political landscape was shaken this weekend after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced he will challenge his former boss, President William Ruto, in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at…

Africa News Now September 16, 2025

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Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu Wins Historic Marathon Gold

Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu made history in Tokyo with a breathtaking victory in the men’s marathon at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, edging out Germany’s Amanal Petros by just 0.03…

Africa News Now September 15, 2025

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Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir Wins Tokyo 2025 World Championships Marathon

The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo delivered a dramatic showdown on Sunday morning as Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir edged Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa in the Women’s Marathon final, winning by just…

Africa News Now September 15, 2025

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Uganda’s Kizza Besigye Boycotts Treason Trial, Citing Judicial Bias

Jailed Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has refused to attend the opening of his treason trial, accusing the presiding judge of bias and lack of impartiality. Besigye and his…

Africa News Now September 2, 2025

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Two Dead, Eight Kenyan Officers Injured in Haiti Armored Vehicle Accident

At least two people were killed and eight Kenyan police officers injured after an accident involving two armored vehicles on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, officials confirmed Monday. The crash…

Africa News Now September 1, 2025

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Over 70 Dead, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Mauritania

The Gambian government has confirmed that at least 70 bodies have been recovered after a wooden fishing vessel carrying around 150 West African migrants capsized off the coast of Mauritania…

Africa News Now September 1, 2025

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Mnangagwa Attends 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II in China

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Beijing to join more than two dozen world leaders including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un for a high profile…

Africa News Now September 1, 2025

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Rwanda, Mozambique Seal Security and Trade Pacts to Tackle Terrorism and Boost Growth

Rwanda and Mozambique have reinforced their partnership on security, defense, and trade as both nations push for African led responses to growing threats such as terrorism and instability. During a…

Africa News Now August 29, 2025

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Rwanda Receives First Migrants Deported from US Under Trump Deal

Seven migrants deported from the United States have arrived in Rwanda, the first group in a planned transfer of up to 250 people under an agreement with President Donald Trump’s…

Africa News Now August 28, 2025

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Africa Launches Continental Plan to Curb Cholera as Sudan Battles Deadly Surge

Africa is ramping up its fight against cholera with the launch of a new continental emergency preparedness and response plan, unveiled by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention…

Africa News Now August 28, 2025

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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid After Protests

Prominent Kenyan activist and social justice campaigner Boniface Mwangi has announced he will run for president in the 2027 elections, setting the stage for one of the country’s most unorthodox…

Africa News Now August 27, 2025