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Cameroon Beat Morocco on Penalties to Reach Women’s AFCON Final

Cameroon reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after edging hosts Morocco 3–1 on penalties following a goalless 120 minutes in a tense semi-final. Morocco had the clearest…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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Zambia Votes in Election Testing Hichilema’s Economic Record

Zambians went to the polls on Thursday to choose their president, lawmakers and local government representatives, with incumbent Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term amid a debate over whether his…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster: Zimbabwe Death Toll Rises to 44

At least 44 people have died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, with rescue teams continuing to search the vast lake for survivors and missing passengers, authorities…

Africa News Now August 12, 2026

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Cameroon, Malawi stun giants Nigeria and Ghana to reach WAFCON semifinals

Cameroon and Malawi produced major upsets at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, eliminating defending champions Nigeria and Ghana respectively to reach the semifinals and secure qualification…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Zambia Heads to Polls as Hichilema Faces Rising Opposition Challenge

Zambians will vote on Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms have translated into meaningful improvements in everyday life. About 8.8…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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30 African nations Included in U.S. $20,000 Permanent Visa Bond Program

The United States has introduced a permanent visa bond program that could require certain travelers from 50 countries, including 30 African nations to pay security deposits of up to US$20,000…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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Ghana Repatriates 1,000 More Citizens from South Africa.

The Government of Ghana has begun repatriating another 1,000 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa as anti-migrant violence and hostility toward foreign nationals continue to escalate in parts of the country.…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Submit Joint Bid to Host 2032 AFCON

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially launched a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first major sporting initiative by the three countries…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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144 Refugees and Migrants Reported Dead or Missing After Boat Tragedies Off Mauritania

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that 144 refugees and migrants are dead or missing following a series of maritime tragedies off the coast of Mauritania,…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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UNAIDS Chief Urges Africa to Increase Domestic Health Funding Amid Declining Foreign Aid

The Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has called for a fundamental shift in how African countries finance healthcare, urging governments to reduce their dependence on foreign aid and invest…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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South Africa Secures $1.5 Billion World Bank Loan to Boost Infrastructure and Job Creation

South Africa has secured a US$1.5 billion loan from the World Bank to support wide-ranging infrastructure reforms aimed at improving electricity supply, modernizing transport networks and strengthening water and sanitation…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026