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AU Divisions Stall Macky Sall’s UN Secretary-General Bid

The bid by former Senegalese president Macky Sall to become the next UN Secretary-General has hit a major setback after failing to secure consensus within the African Union (AU). Burundi,…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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CAF Secretary-General Mosengo-Omba Steps Down Amid Afcon Controversy

The Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure marked by growing controversy within African football’s governing…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Women’s Football Gains Ground in Somalia as Security Improves

Hundreds of spectators gathered at a stadium in Mogadishu on Tuesday to watch a women’s football match an event that would have been nearly impossible just a few years ago…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026

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Kenya and China Sign Key Trade and Economic Agreements

Kenya and China strengthened their economic partnership on Tuesday, signing four memoranda of understanding covering trade, agriculture, livestock, and broader economic cooperation. The agreements were signed during talks in Nairobi…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Dozens of Bodies Discovered in Mass Grave in Kenya’s Kericho as Investigation Widens

Authorities in Kenya have uncovered a mass grave in Kericho containing dozens of bodies, including children and foetuses, in a case that is rapidly expanding and raising serious concerns. The…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Mozambique Seeks IMF Support as Debt Pressures Mount

Mozambique is preparing to host a mission from the International Monetary Fund in the coming months, as authorities look for support to manage rising fiscal and debt pressures. The visit…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Kenya Airways Sees Surge in Bookings Amid Middle East Tensions

Kenya Airways has reported a sharp rise in flight bookings in recent weeks, as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East reshape global travel patterns. The airline’s seat…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Kenyan Minister Raphael Tuju Says He Went Into Hiding Amid Abduction Fears

Former Kenyan cabinet minister Raphael Tuju has revealed he went into hiding after suspecting he was being followed, a day after his reported disappearance sparked fears of a possible abduction.…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Kenya Floods Kill Over 80 as Heavy Rains Displace Thousands

At least 81 people have died in Kenya this month following torrential rains and flash floods, as authorities warn that more heavy downpours are expected. The worst-affected region is Kisumu…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Chinese Man Arrested in Kenya for Attempting to Smuggle Over 2,000 Queen Ants

Kenyan authorities have arrested a Chinese national at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after more than 2,000 live queen ants were discovered hidden in his luggage. The suspect, identified as Zhang…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Burundi’s Former Prime Minister Bunyoni Granted Provisional Release for Medical Reasons

Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, Burundi’s former prime minister who is serving a life sentence for conspiracy against the head of state, has been granted provisional release on medical grounds, according to judicial…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026