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Hichilema Sworn In for Second Term as Zambia’s Election Dispute Deepens

President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term, following a disputed election that has left his main challenger, Brian Mundubile, facing treason charges. Hichilema, 64, was…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Pitso Mosimane Returns as Bafana Bafana Coach Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Pitso Mosimane has officially returned as head coach of South Africa’s men’s national team, more than a decade after leaving the Bafana Bafana job. The 62-year-old was unveiled by the…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Airlink Defends Low Flyby Over Packed Cape Town Stadium Amid Safety Concerns

A dramatic flyby by two Airlink passenger jets over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium has sparked widespread debate over aviation safety after the aircraft appeared to skim the roof shortly before…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Zambia’s Shaolin Temple Blends Kung Fu, Culture and New Hope for Young People

A Shaolin temple on the outskirts of Lusaka is giving young Zambians a unique introduction to Chinese martial arts while becoming an increasingly visible center for cultural exchange between Zambia…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Lesotho’s Male Midwives Challenge Tradition as Maternal Deaths Remain High

In Lesotho, male midwives are becoming an increasingly familiar presence in maternity wards, helping provide essential care in rural communities where shortages of health workers remain a major challenge. At…

Africa News Now August 30, 2026

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Four Arrested Over Killing of Former Boxing World Champion Zolani Tete

South African police have arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape,…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Zambia Courts Shut on Final Day of Election Petition Deadline

Zambia’s top courts were closed and heavily guarded on Monday, August 24, as the deadline approached for opposition candidate Brian Mundubile to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s disputed re-election. The High…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Former World Boxing Champion Zolani Tete Shot Dead in South Africa

Former two-time world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete has been shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, at the age of 38, South African officials said. Police…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Zambia Suspends Vote Counting Nationwide Over Violence and Ballot Concerns

Zambia's Electoral Commission has suspended the counting and announcement of results from Thursday's presidential, parliamentary and local elections after reports of violence targeting election officials and the theft of marked…

Africa News Now August 14, 2026

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Zimbabwe Mourns 44 Lake Kariba Ferry Victims as Survivors Recall Disaster

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Kariba on Thursday to honor at least 44 people who died when an overcrowded government ferry capsized on Lake Kariba, one of Zimbabwe’s deadliest recent…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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South Africa Seeks Repayment From African States for $18 Million Migrant Repatriation Bill

South Africa is seeking reimbursement from several African countries for the cost of repatriating thousands of their citizens as authorities intensify a crackdown on undocumented migration. The Department of Home…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026