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Uganda Moves to Reinstate Military Trials for Civilians, Sparking Outcry

The Ugandan government is preparing to introduce a controversial bill that would re-authorize military tribunals to try civilians, reversing a January 2024 Supreme Court ruling that declared the practice unconstitutional.…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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CAF Fines Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance Over Fan Violence Ahead of Club World Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines on Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis following violent fan clashes during their CAF Champions League quarter-final on April 1.…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Trump Administration Weighs Closure of 30 U.S. Embassies and Consulates, Targeting Africa in Major Diplomatic Pullback

The Trump administration is considering a sweeping downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, with internal State Department documents revealing plans to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide, including at…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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U.S. Demands Rwanda Withdraw Troops from DRC, End Support for M23 Rebels

The United States has issued a firm demand for Rwanda to immediately withdraw its troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and halt all support to the M23…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Al-Shabab Launches Major Assault on Strategic Somali Town, Raising Concerns Over Government Gains

Somalia’s al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab launched a coordinated and deadly assault on the strategic town of Adan Yabal in the Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday, highlighting growing concerns about the…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

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AU Envoy Faure Gnassingbé Meets Angolan Leader in Luanda to Advance DRC Peace Talks

Newly appointed African Union (AU) mediator and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Luanda on Wednesday to meet with Angolan President João Lourenço, as part of renewed efforts to resolve…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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Ethiopian Orthodox Church in D.C. Preserves Ancient Traditions Amid Modern Diaspora Life

In the heart of Washington, D.C., Re’ese Adbarat Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Church serves as a spiritual and cultural hub for one of the largest Ethiopian communities in the United…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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Tanzania Opposition Barred from Election Amid Crackdown, Legal Dispute Over Ethics Code

Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, has been disqualified from participating in the October 2025 general elections, sparking widespread criticism and raising concerns over the country’s democratic process. The Independent National…

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Four Plead Guilty in Landmark Case Over Illegal Trafficking of Rare Ants in Kenya

Four men — two Belgians, a Vietnamese national, and a Kenyan — pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of illegally trafficking live queen ants out of Kenya. The suspects were…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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AU Appoints Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé as New Mediator in DRC-Rwanda Crisis Amid Criticism

The African Union (AU) on Saturday appointed Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé as the new mediator in the escalating conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, replacing Angolan…

Africa News Now April 15, 2025

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Mauritius Ex-Finance Minister Granted Bail in $6.7 Million Embezzlement Case

A court in Mauritius on Monday granted bail to former Finance Minister Renganaden Padayachy, who faces embezzlement charges tied to a COVID-19 relief fund scandal involving millions of dollars. Padayachy…

Africa News Now April 15, 2025