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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Draw Anounced

The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations officially began on Tuesday after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the qualifying draw in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of the…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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African Union Renews Push for Permanent UN Security Council Seats

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has renewed Africa’s call for major reforms to the United Nations Security Council, describing the continent’s continued lack of permanent representation as a…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign as South Africa Opens Impeachment Inquiry Over Farm Cash Scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will not resign despite Parliament moving forward with an impeachment inquiry linked to the controversial theft of cash hidden at his…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Ghana Backs Ramaphosa’s Response to Xenophobic Violence in South Africa

Ghana’s government has expressed confidence in South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ability to address the recent wave of xenophobic violence and attacks against foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Benin Seeks Extradition of Activist Kémi Séba After Arrest in South Africa

Authorities in Benin have launched extradition proceedings against controversial activist Kémi Séba following his arrest in South Africa. Special prosecutor Mario Metonou, representing the Court for the Repression of Economic…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Lula Defends Ramaphosa’s G20 Attendance Amid Rising US–South Africa Tensions

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has publicly backed Cyril Ramaphosa’s right to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, pushing back against reported opposition from Donald Trump. Speaking…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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US Invests in South Africa Rare Earth Project Despite Diplomatic Tensions

The United States has committed $50 million to a major rare earth project in South Africa, highlighting the strategic importance of critical minerals even as diplomatic relations between the two…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Macky Sall Joins Tight Race for UN Secretary-General as Global Tensions Shape Contest

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall is among four candidates auditioning this week for the role of Secretary-General of the United Nations, as the race to succeed António Guterres enters a…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Zimbabwe Bird Returns Home After 137 Years, Marking Major Cultural Repatriation

Zimbabwe has welcomed the return of one of its most important national symbols, "the Zimbabwe Bird," more than a century after it was taken during colonial rule. The soapstone sculpture,…

Africa News Now April 16, 2026

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Panic Buying Hits South Africa as Record Fuel Price Hikes Loom

South African motorists rushed to fuel stations on Tuesday amid fears of record price hikes set to take effect at midnight, driven by rising global oil prices linked to tensions…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

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Nigeria Warns Citizens in South Africa After Anti-Immigration Protest Turns Violent

Nigeria’s High Commission in South Africa has urged its citizens to remain vigilant following violence that erupted during an anti-illegal immigration protest in the Eastern Cape province. The unrest broke…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026