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Nigeria Sees Surge in Demand for New HIV Prevention Injection Ahead of Rollout

Interest is growing rapidly across Nigeria in a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout, according to health workers and community groups. The drug, Lenacapavir, is…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Moses Itauma Embraces Nigerian Roots Ahead of Manchester Fight

Rising heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma says a recent visit to Nigeria has reshaped his sense of identity as he prepares for his next bout in Manchester. The 21-year-old, who fights…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Wadagni Emerges Front-Runner For Benin Election as Talon Steps Down

Benin’s 2026 presidential race is already taking shape, with Romuald Wadagni widely seen as the frontrunner even before the official campaign begins. The 49-year-old, who has served as finance minister…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Convicted Guinea’s Former head of Presidential Guard Hospitalized in Intensive Care

Aboubacar Diakité, widely known as “Toumba,” has been admitted to intensive care after falling seriously ill at Coyah Central Prison, Guinean authorities confirmed. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office at…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Mali Frees Over 100 Suspected Militants to Ease Fuel Crisis in Bamako

Mali has released more than 100 suspected jihadists as part of a deal aimed at ending attacks on fuel convoys that caused severe shortages in the capital, Bamako, according to…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Burkina Faso Raises Nearly 66 Billion CFA Francs in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Auction

Burkina Faso has raised 65.99 billion CFA francs (about $110 million) on the regional financial market after issuing Treasury bills and bonds through the UMOA-Titres. The government had initially targeted…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Breast Cancer Costs African Economies Over $10 Billion in Lost Productivity, Study Finds

Breast cancer led to more than $10 billion in lost productivity across seven African countries between 2017 and 2023, according to new research presented at Africa Press Day 2026 in…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Senegal Parliament Approves Tougher Law Increasing Prison Terms for Same-Sex Relations

Lawmakers in Senegal have passed a controversial bill that doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations to 10 years, intensifying the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ people. The legislation, approved…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Amnesty International Urges Ivory Coast to Free Protest Detainees After Disputed Election

Amnesty International has called on authorities in Ivory Coast to release dozens of people arrested during protests linked to the country’s October presidential election, citing concerns about arbitrary detentions. The…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Ghana Swears in New Citizens as Diaspora Reconnection Efforts Continue

Ghana has officially welcomed a new group of citizens after they took the oath of allegiance at a swearing-in ceremony held in Accra on Monday, highlighting the country’s ongoing effort…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

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Ghana Urges Commonwealth to Condemn Attack on Its UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Ghana has called on the Commonwealth of Nations to strongly condemn a missile strike that injured four Ghanaian peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon. Speaking at a Commonwealth meeting in London…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026