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Landmark Convening on the “Financialization of Politics” Opens in Accra-Ghana.

A high-level, three-day regional convening targeting the growing threat of the "financialization of politics" officially opened in Accra today. Bringing together a powerful coalition of continental leaders, policymakers, and civil…

Africa News Now July 14, 2026

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Nigeria Seeks Compensation for Citizens Affected by South Africa Anti-Migrant Protests

Nigeria says it is gathering information on citizens who recently returned from South Africa after anti-migrant protests forced hundreds of foreigners to leave, with plans to seek compensation for businesses…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026

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South African Businessman Vusimusi Matlala Withdraws Plea Deal in Police Corruption Case

South African businessman Vusimusi Matlala has withdrawn from a controversial plea agreement in a high-profile police corruption case, dealing a setback to prosecutors who hoped he would provide evidence against…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026

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South Africa Deports Over 53,000 Undocumented Migrants Amid Nationwide Immigration Crackdown

South Africa has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 undocumented foreign nationals in the five weeks since launching a nationwide migration management campaign, as authorities intensify efforts to enforce immigration…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026

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Ramaphosa Honors South African WWI Soldiers at Delville Wood Memorial in France

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to South African soldiers who fought in the First World War during a commemorative ceremony at the South African National Memorial in…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026

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Namibia and China Deepen Economic Partnership as Nandi-Ndaitwah Meets Li Qiang in Beijing

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, as her first state visit to China focuses on expanding trade, investment and cooperation in strategic…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

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South Africa Withholds Funds From 69 Municipalities Over Financial Mismanagement

South Africa's National Treasury has suspended July funding allocations to 69 municipalities, including Johannesburg, citing persistent financial mismanagement and failure to meet fiscal governance standards. The Treasury said the move…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

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Zimbabwe Divided as Mnangagwa Signs Constitutional Amendments Extending Presidency to 2030

Zimbabweans have expressed mixed reactions after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed controversial constitutional amendments into law, paving the way for his presidency to continue until 2030 and introducing major changes to…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

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Eswatini Receives 11 More US Deportees Under Controversial Third-Country Agreement

Eswatini has received 11 additional migrants deported from the United States, marking the latest transfers under the Trump administration's controversial third-country deportation program that relocates migrants to countries other than…

Africa News Now July 8, 2026

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Ghana Postpones Ramaphosa Visit Amid Rising Xenophobia Tensions With South Africa

Ghana has postponed the planned August visit of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following escalating diplomatic tensions triggered by anti-foreigner protests in South Africa that have forced hundreds of Ghanaians…

Africa News Now July 8, 2026

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Zimbabwe Defender Divine Lunga Survives Johannesburg Shooting Attack

Divine Lunga, the Zimbabwe international and defender for Mamelodi Sundowns, has escaped unharmed after his vehicle came under gunfire in Johannesburg, according to South African police. The 31-year-old footballer was…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026