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Nigeria Confirms Withdrawal of About 200 US Troops as Security Crisis Persists

Nigeria has confirmed that about 200 US military personnel deployed earlier this year will be withdrawn, while stressing that the move does not signal a breakdown in security cooperation between…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Uber Exits Nigeria and Uganda as Africa Footprint Shrinks

Uber has ended its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, bringing its 12-year presence in Africa’s most populous country and decade-long run in Uganda to a close. The ride-hailing company said…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Approves Constitution Giving President More Powers Ahead of December Election

Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved sweeping constitutional changes that significantly expand presidential powers, according to provisional results from the National Electoral Commission. About 70% of voters backed the new constitution…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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IMF Agrees to New $2.2 Billion Program for Senegal as Debt Crisis Deepens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Senegal on a $2.2 billion, 36-month financing program aimed at restoring economic stability and putting the country’s debt on…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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EFCC Dismisses More Than 40 Staff Over Alleged Corruption, Financial Misconduct

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 employees over alleged corruption and financial misconduct since Ola Olukoyede became chairman in October 2023. Olukoyede disclosed the…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Begins Counting Votes in Referendum on Presidential Powers

Ballot counting is under way in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voters took part in a constitutional referendum that could significantly strengthen presidential powers ahead of elections planned to restore civilian rule.…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Niger Mutiny Crushed After 24 Hours of Unrest as Russia Backs Government Forces

Niger’s military government says it has regained control of a key military base in the capital, Niamey, after a nearly 24-hour mutiny by soldiers exposed growing tensions within the country’s…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Votes on Constitution That Could Expand Presidential Powers

Voters in military-ruled Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday in a constitutional referendum that could significantly strengthen the powers of the presidency ahead of planned elections to restore civilian…

Africa News Now August 30, 2026

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Interpol Arrests 58 Suspects in Global Crackdown on West African Cybercrime Networks

International police cooperation has led to the arrest of 58 people linked to organized West African cybercrime networks in a major operation spanning 22 countries across six continents, Interpol has…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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Worshippers Abducted After Friday Prayers in Niger State as Insecurity Worsens

Armed attackers abducted Muslim worshippers after Friday prayers in communities in Niger State, north-central Nigeria, in the latest attack to raise concerns over worsening insecurity around the Lake Kainji area.…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Nollywood Mourns Veteran Yoruba Actor Taiwo Hassan, ‘Ogogo,’ at 66

Nigeria’s film industry is mourning the death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who has died at the age of 66. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026