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South Sudan Army Recaptures Akobo as Fighting Raises Fears of Renewed Civil War

Government forces in South Sudan say they have recaptured the town of Akobo from opposition fighters, marking the latest escalation in clashes that threaten to push the country back toward…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Breast Cancer Costs African Economies Over $10 Billion in Lost Productivity, Study Finds

Breast cancer led to more than $10 billion in lost productivity across seven African countries between 2017 and 2023, according to new research presented at Africa Press Day 2026 in…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Fears of Renewed War in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region as Civilians Begin to Flee

Tensions are rising once again in northern Ethiopia, where fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray Region are prompting civilians to flee even before fighting begins. In the regional capital…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

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Madagascar’s Military Leader Dissolves Government Amid Pressure Over Democratic Transition

Madagascar’s military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, has unexpectedly dissolved the country’s government, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet in a move that could reshape the island nation’s political transition.…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

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Floods Force Evacuation of Tourists from Kenya’s Maasai Mara as Death Toll Rises

Severe flooding triggered by days of heavy rainfall has forced the evacuation of tourists and staff from the Maasai Mara National Reserve in southwestern Kenya, as authorities grapple with the…

Africa News Now March 9, 2026

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Burundian Refugees Say Tanzania Is Forcing Them Out of Camps Amid Repatriation Drive

Thousands of refugees from Burundi living in camps in Tanzania say they are being forced to return home as authorities demolish houses, churches and other structures in the camps, raising…

Africa News Now March 7, 2026

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Abiy Ahmed Urges Dialogue as Tensions Rise Between Ethiopia and Tigray

Abiy Ahmed, the prime minister of Ethiopia, says his government does not want another war with the northern region of Tigray, even as reports emerge of troop buildups near the…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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UN Report Accuses Uganda of Supporting Airstrikes in South Sudan That Harmed Civilians

A new report by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has accused Uganda of assisting South Sudan in aerial bombardments that killed and severely burned civilians…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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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