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James Swan Appointed Head of UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo
March 6, 2026
Liberia Expands Refugee Commission Mandate to Address Migration and Statelessness
March 6, 2026
President Barrow Bids Farewell to Senegalese ECOMIG Troops After Years of Peacekeeping in The Gambia
March 6, 2026
Niger Cancels Gold and Oil Concessions as Military Government Tightens Control Over Resources
March 6, 2026
Ugandan Students Evacuated from Iran After Airstrikes Return Home Safely
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Ethiopia Launches Africa’s First Fully Digital “Smart” Police Station
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Libya Orders Arrests in Assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
March 6, 2026
Synthetic Drug Crisis in West Africa Threatens Health and Security, Study Warns
March 6, 2026
Kenyan Families Protest Over Sons Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
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Central African Republic President Strengthens Ties with Russia
March 5, 2026
Gabonese Designer Chouchou Lazare Elevates Raffia to Global Fashion Spotlight
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Conservative Anglican Leaders Form New Council but Stop Short of Challenging Canterbury
March 5, 2026
Tigray Rebels Warn of Possible Renewed War as Tensions Rise with Ethiopia’s Federal Government
March 5, 2026
Somalia Approves New Constitution to Introduce Direct Elections for Lawmakers
March 5, 2026
Over 200 Killed in Deadly Landslide at Key Coltan Mine in Eastern DR Congo
March 5, 2026
South Africa Pushes for Local Production of Breakthrough HIV Prevention Drug
March 5, 2026
CAF Postpones 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Weeks Before Kick-Off
March 5, 2026
Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis Sign Visa-Free Travel and Labour Mobility Agreements
March 4, 2026
UK Halts Study Visas for Four Nations Including Sudan and Cameroon Amid Rising Asylum Claims
March 4, 2026
ECOWAS Begins Pre-Election Assessment Mission in Cabo Verde Ahead of 2026 Polls
March 4, 2026
Senegal and EU Deepen Strategic Partnership on Security, Migration and Investment
March 4, 2026
Belgium Detains Three Over Alleged War Crimes Linked to Cameroon’s Anglophone Conflict
March 4, 2026
Abiy Ahmed Rules Out War as Ethiopia Intensifies Push for Red Sea Access
March 4, 2026
ECOWAS Plans 2,000-Strong Regional Force to Tackle Rising Jihadist Threat
March 4, 2026
French Court Backs Partial Extradition of Senegalese Media Owner Madiambal Diagne
March 3, 2026
About 58 Africans Injured as Iranian Missile Strike Hits UAE
March 3, 2026
Ghana’s Mahama and Tanzania’s Samia Hassan Hold Bilateral Talks on Energy, Trade and Reparations
March 3, 2026
Benin Offers €30,000 Reward for Alleged Coup Plotters After Failed Takeover
March 3, 2026
Macky Sall Enters Race for UN Secretary-General Post
March 3, 2026
US Sanctions Rwanda Over Alleged Role in Eastern DR Congo Conflict
March 3, 2026
Ethiopia Marks 130 Years Since Adwa Victory Amid Renewed Red Sea Tensions
March 3, 2026
At Least 12 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Eastern Libya
March 3, 2026
Sassou Nguesso Launches Re-Election Bid as Congo Campaign Raises Transparency Concerns
March 2, 2026
US, Burkina Faso Sign $147 Million Health Deal to Bolster Sahel Disease Response
March 2, 2026
Senegal PM Sonko Warns of Exit From Government Amid Rumoured Rift With President Faye
March 2, 2026
Guinea Says President Doumbouya “In Good Health” After Weeks-Long Absence
March 2, 2026
US and Niger Sign $179 Million Health Pact to Strengthen Disease Surveillance and Care
March 2, 2026
Zimbabwe Begins Release of 4,000 Inmates Under Presidential Amnesty
March 2, 2026
Israel Recognition Raises Stakes for Somaliland’s Berbera Port Amid Regional Tensions
March 2, 2026
Ancient Egyptian Gold Shines in London as Rare Royal Treasures Go on Display
March 2, 2026
Dozens Killed as Fresh Violence Erupts in Northern South Sudan, UN Warns
March 2, 2026
Ghana Confirms 55 Nationals Killed in Ukraine War, Urges Release of Two Prisoners
March 2, 2026
ECOWAS Warns Middle East Escalation Could Trigger Energy and Food Shocks Across Africa
March 2, 2026
Guinea-Bissau Opposition Calls for Talks With Junta as Political Deadlock Deepens
March 2, 2026
Cape Town Shia Community Mourns Iran’s Supreme Leader After Reported Killing
March 2, 2026
Ghana Partially Evacuates Tehran Embassy as Iran–Israel Tensions Escalate
March 2, 2026
Moritz Kretschy Clinches 2026 Tour du Rwanda as Mulubrhan Wins Final Stage
March 2, 2026
Rising Food Prices Cast Shadow Over Ramadan in Algeria
March 2, 2026
Chad Closes Eastern Border with Sudan Amid Escalating Cross-Border Violence
February 23, 2026
Robert Mugabe’s Son Charged with Attempted Murder in Johannesburg Shooting
February 23, 2026
AFP Probe Alleges Nigeria Paid Millions to Boko Haram to Free Abducted Schoolchildren
February 23, 2026
Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks in Borno, Kill 25 Militants in Coordinated Operations
February 23, 2026
DR Congo–Burundi Border Crossing Reopens After M23 Pullback in South Kivu
February 23, 2026
Senegal Posts December Trade Surplus as Exports Surge and Imports Ease
February 23, 2026
Mali Orders Ministries to Buy Local, Sets CFA 100m Procurement Quota for 2026
February 23, 2026
US Hosts Fresh Western Sahara Talks as Autonomy Plan Sparks Renewed Debate
February 23, 2026
Burkina Faso and Ghana Sign Seven Agreements to Boost Security, Trade and Border Cooperation
February 23, 2026
Floods Displace Thousands in Northwest Morocco, Casting a Shadow Over Ramadan
February 23, 2026
Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo Despite Angola-Brokered Ceasefire
February 23, 2026
Burkina Faso’s Patriotic Support Fund Exceeds CFA 496bn as Public Backs Security Efforts
February 19, 2026
Fighting in South Sudan Leaves Civilians Dead, Children Displaced and Hospitals Overwhelmed
February 19, 2026
Mali Endorses Year II Roadmap of Sahel Confederation After Ratifying New Protocols
February 19, 2026
Jihadist Raid Kills Eight Nigerian Soldiers in Borno as Insurgent Attacks Escalate
February 19, 2026
Kenya to Roll Out Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Amid Shifting US Aid
February 18, 2026
Gabon Suspends Social Media Platforms Amid Rising Unrest
February 18, 2026
Ghana’s Parliament Re‑lays Controversial Anti‑LGBTQI+ Bill for Debate
February 18, 2026
France and Algeria Reopen Security Ties in First Diplomatic Thaw Since 2024 Rift
February 18, 2026
Senegal Prosecutor Says Student Died After Fall During Campus Unrest, Rejects Police Killing Claims
February 18, 2026
South Africa to Deploy Army With Police in Crime Hotspots Within 10 Days
February 17, 2026
African Startups Begin Local Assembly of Electric Vans as EV Push Gains Momentum
February 17, 2026
UN Urges Libya’s Rival Authorities to Halt Migrant Returns and End Systematic Abuse
February 17, 2026
U.S. Embassy in Ghana Opens 1,000+ New Interview Slots for Tourist and Business Visas
February 17, 2026
Nigeria Opens Data Privacy Probe Into Temu Over User Information Handling
February 17, 2026
Gold Rush Fever Grips Springs as Jobless South Africans Dig for Hope
February 17, 2026
US Troops Arrive in Nigeria to Boost Training and Intelligence Against Militants
February 17, 2026
Kenya and Egypt Push Deeper Ties, Back Dialogue on Nile Water Cooperation
February 17, 2026
France and Algeria Seek to Reset Security Ties After Year of Diplomatic Strains
February 17, 2026
Niger’s Leader Visits Algeria as Both Sides Move to Reset Diplomatic Ties
February 17, 2026
Niger and Algeria Reset Ties, Revive Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project
February 17, 2026
Strike Disrupts Flights at Nairobi Airport as Workers Demand Better Pay
February 16, 2026
Tunisia Jails Five Over Deadly 2023 Ghriba Synagogue Attack
February 16, 2026
Zambia Bans South African Livestock Imports as Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak Worsens
February 16, 2026
South Africa Charges Four Suspects Over Dashcam Killing of E-Hailing Driver
February 16, 2026
Ghana Seeks Extradition of Russian Blogger Over Alleged Secret Filming and Online Abuse
February 16, 2026
Nigeria Warns Citizens Against Deceptive Recruitment into Foreign Wars
February 16, 2026
At Least 20 Killed in Burkina Faso Attack as Ghana Confirms Death of Seven Traders
February 16, 2026
African Union Declares Slavery and Colonialism Genocide, Adopts Tribute Day for African Victims
February 16, 2026
Liberia Supreme Court Clears Way for Major Corruption Trial Involving Former Finance Minister
February 13, 2026
Malawi Launches Polio Vaccination Drive After Virus Detected in Blantyre Sewage
February 13, 2026
Uganda Probes Network Forcing Citizens to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
February 13, 2026
Senegalese Navy Searches for Three Missing Sailors After Patrol Boat Capsizes
February 13, 2026
Nigeria Sets February 20, 2027 Presidential Election Date
February 13, 2026
Ukraine Says Two Nigerians Killed While Fighting for Russian Forces in Luhansk
February 13, 2026
Dambe Boxing Takes Center Stage in Argungu
February 13, 2026
Morocco Unveils $330m Recovery Plan After Floods Ravage Northern Farmlands
February 13, 2026
Aerial Rescuers Hunt Missing Migrant Boats off West Africa
February 13, 2026
Cyclone Gezani Kills 38 in Madagascar as Toamasina Left in Ruins, Mozambique on Alert
February 13, 2026
Epstein Survivor Urges Palace to Release Records on Prince Andrew’s Ties
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US to Deploy 200 Troops to Nigeria to Boost Counterterrorism Training
February 12, 2026
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James Swan Appointed Head of UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo

James Swan has been appointed to lead the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), António Guterres announced on Thursday. Swan, a veteran U.S.…
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Posted by Africa News Now March 6, 2026
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Liberia Expands Refugee Commission Mandate to Address Migration and Statelessness

Joseph Boakai has signed a decree expanding the powers of the Liberian Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission to strengthen the country’s response to refugee, migration, and statelessness issues. Issued from…
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Posted by Africa News Now March 6, 2026
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President Barrow Bids Farewell to Senegalese ECOMIG Troops After Years of Peacekeeping in The Gambia

Adama Barrow has officially bid farewell to the Senegalese contingent of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), marking the end of their deployment after several years supporting peace and…
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Posted by Africa News Now March 6, 2026
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Niger Cancels Gold and Oil Concessions as Military Government Tightens Control Over Resources

Niger’s military government has cancelled mining concessions granted to three gold companies as part of a broader push to tighten control over the country’s natural resources. In a statement released…
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Posted by Africa News Now March 6, 2026
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Ugandan Students Evacuated from Iran After Airstrikes Return Home Safely

Forty-three Ugandan students evacuated from Iran following a wave of airstrikes by United States and Israel arrived safely at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday after a government-led evacuation. The students…
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Posted by Africa News Now March 6, 2026
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Ethiopia Launches Africa’s First Fully Digital “Smart” Police Station

Ethiopia has introduced Africa’s first fully digital “smart” police station that operates without permanently stationed officers, marking a major step in the country’s effort to modernize public security services through…
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Posted by Africa News Now March 6, 2026
Nigeria to Launch National Credit Guarantee Company in May 2025 to Boost Access to Credit
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Nigeria to Launch National Credit Guarantee Company in May 2025 to Boost Access to Credit

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu announced that Nigeria would establish a National Credit Guarantee Company in May 2025. This initiative is a key part of Tinubu's economic reform agenda, designed…
Posted by Africa News Now January 2, 2025
Nigerian Ministry Issues Travel Advisory for Australia Amid Rising Discrimination and Hate Crimes
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Nigerian Ministry Issues Travel Advisory for Australia Amid Rising Discrimination and Hate Crimes

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging heightened caution for citizens planning to visit Australia due to a reported increase in harassment and discrimination against…
Posted by Africa News Now January 2, 2025
President Ruto Acknowledges Abuse of Power Amid Growing Concerns Over Kidnappings and Disappearances in Kenya
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President Ruto Acknowledges Abuse of Power Amid Growing Concerns Over Kidnappings and Disappearances in Kenya

In a landmark statement during his New Year’s address on Tuesday, President William Ruto publicly acknowledged the abuse of power by Kenya's security forces, amidst rising protests and allegations of…
Posted by Africa News Now January 1, 2025
Kenyan Opposition Senator and Protesters Arrested Amid Growing Concerns Over Abductions of Government Critics
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Kenyan Opposition Senator and Protesters Arrested Amid Growing Concerns Over Abductions of Government Critics

On Monday, opposition politician Senator Okiya Omtatah and several other protesters were arrested in Nairobi during a street demonstration demanding an end to the alleged abductions of government critics, which…
Posted by Africa News Now January 1, 2025
Burkina Faso Court Sentences Two to Life for 2017 Deadly Attack on Turkish Restaurant
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Burkina Faso Court Sentences Two to Life for 2017 Deadly Attack on Turkish Restaurant

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced two individuals to life imprisonment in connection with the deadly 2017 attack on a Turkish restaurant in the capital, Ouagadougou, which left 19…
Posted by Africa News Now January 1, 2025
Ugandan Military Court Rules Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Can Be Tried for Treachery
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Ugandan Military Court Rules Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Can Be Tried for Treachery

A Ugandan military court has ruled that opposition leader Kizza Besigye can face trial on charges of treachery, which, if convicted, could result in the death penalty. The court's decision…
Posted by Africa News Now January 1, 2025
Migration Death Toll Soars as Over 46,000 Reach Spain’s Canary Islands in 2024 Amid Rising Atlantic Crossings
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Migration Death Toll Soars as Over 46,000 Reach Spain’s Canary Islands in 2024 Amid Rising Atlantic Crossings

In 2024, at least 46,843 people reached Spain's Canary Islands, one of Europe's main entry points for irregular migration across the Atlantic, according to the country’s interior ministry. This marks…
Posted by Africa News Now January 1, 2025
South Africa Sends Envoy to Mozambique Amid Deadly Protests Over Disputed Election Results”
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South Africa Sends Envoy to Mozambique Amid Deadly Protests Over Disputed Election Results”

South Africa has dispatched a special envoy to Mozambique in a bid to address the escalating violence and unrest triggered by the country’s disputed October election. South African President Cyril…
Posted by Africa News Now December 31, 2024
Hisi Studio: Redefining Fashion for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Kenya
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Hisi Studio: Redefining Fashion for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Kenya

In Nairobi, Hisi Studio is breaking new ground in the fashion industry by designing clothing specifically for the blind and visually impaired, a group often neglected by mainstream fashion brands.…
Posted by Africa News Now December 31, 2024
Indian House Crows: Growing Menace to Kenya’s Ecosystems, Agriculture, and Tourism
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Indian House Crows: Growing Menace to Kenya’s Ecosystems, Agriculture, and Tourism

The Indian house crow, classified as a pest under Kenya’s Wildlife Act, has rapidly become a significant threat to the country’s ecosystems, agriculture, and tourism. Originally introduced to East Africa…
Posted by Africa News Now December 30, 2024
Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Opposition Boycott and Allegations of Fraud
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Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Opposition Boycott and Allegations of Fraud

Polling stations closed in Chad on Sunday at 6:00 pm local time (17:00 GMT) for the country’s first parliamentary election in 13 years. This election, which is part of a…
Posted by Africa News Now December 29, 2024

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