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Deadly Explosions Rock Burundi’s Capital After Fire at Military Depot

Dozens of people have been killed and many more injured after a series of powerful explosions tore through Bujumbura late Tuesday night, following a fire at a military ammunition depot…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

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Dozens of Miners Killed in South Sudan as Government and Opposition Trade Blame

At least 74 mine workers have been killed in a deadly attack by unidentified gunmen in Jebel Iraq, a mineral-rich area southwest of Juba, deepening tensions between South Sudan’s government…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

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Africa Secures Record 10 Spots for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Historic Breakthrough

Africa is set for a historic showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a record 10 nations qualifying directly for the expanded tournament marking the continent’s largest-ever representation on…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

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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