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Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Wins Presidency in Landslide Vote
April 14, 2026
Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Denies Bribery Allegations in UK Luxury Spending Trial
April 14, 2026
Burundi Court Frees Journalist Sandra Muhoza After Partial Acquittal
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Pope Leo Calls for Forgiveness in Algeria Amid Rising France Tensions
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Nigeria Commences Investigations Into Airstrike in Northeast
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Nigeria Probes Deadly Airstrike on Market Amid Fears of Mass Civilian Casualties
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Mauritius Vows to Reclaim Chagos Islands After UK Deal Collapse
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Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic First-Ever Visit to Algeria on African Tour
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Ghanaian Footballer Dominic Frimpong Killed in Armed Attack on Team Bus
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Mauritania Denies Malian Troop Incursion, Urges Calm Amid Border Tensions
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Benin Votes in Key Election as Wadagni Leads Race to Succeed Talon
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Djibouti’s 78 Years Old Guelleh Wins Sixth Term with Landslide Victory
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Khaby Lame Named Ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
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DR Congo Celebrates Historic World Cup Return After 52 Years
April 1, 2026
Dozens of Miners Killed in South Sudan as Government and Opposition Trade Blame
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Nigeria Warns Citizens in South Africa After Anti-Immigration Protest Turns Violent
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South Africa Launches Major Security Operation to Tackle Gangs and Organized Crime
March 31, 2026
Senegal Toughens Anti-LGBTQ Law, Raising Prison Terms to 10 Years
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March 31, 2026
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar Resigns Ahead of 2027 Elections
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MSF Warns Sexual Violence Used as Weapon of War in Sudan’s Darfur Conflict
March 31, 2026
Mali Denies Releasing Jihadist Suspects Amid Fuel Crisis and Security Concerns
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Ghana Sacks National Team Coach Otto Addo Weeks Before World Cup Opener
March 31, 2026
Burkina Faso Pledges Secure Borders While Protecting Trade in Sahel Alliance
March 31, 2026
Egypt Urges Trump to Intervene as Middle East War Escalates
March 31, 2026
Tangier Port Expands Amid Gulf Crisis as Shipping Routes Shift Around Africa
March 30, 2026
Egypt’s New Curfew Sparks Business Concerns Amid Rising Energy Costs
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AU Divisions Stall Macky Sall’s UN Secretary-General Bid
March 30, 2026
Akufo-Addo to Lead ECOWAS Election Mission for Benin Presidential Poll
March 30, 2026
Algeria Mourns Former President Liamine Zeroual as Tebboune Pays Tribute
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Burkina Faso Urges Reform of OACPS to Tackle Security and Global Challenges
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March 30, 2026
CAF Secretary-General Mosengo-Omba Steps Down Amid Afcon Controversy
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Arab League Selects Nabil Fahmy as Next Secretary-General
March 30, 2026
Fuel Prices Surge in Nigeria Despite Dangote Refinery Launch
March 30, 2026
Spain Seeks Increased Gas Supplies from Algeria Amid Global Energy Uncertainty
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Ghana’s First Lady Advocates for Global Child Online Safety at US Summit
March 26, 2026
Nigeria Seeks Stronger UK Ties as Africa’s Economic Landscape Shifts
March 26, 2026
Tunisia Defends Voluntary Migrant Return Policy Amid Deadly Mediterranean Crossings
March 26, 2026
ECOWAS Appoints Kouyaté to Rebuild Ties with Breakaway Sahel States
March 26, 2026
Egypt Offers to Host US-Iran Peace Talks Amid Escalating Tensions
March 26, 2026
French Authorities Arrest Congolese Rapper Gims in Money Laundering Probe
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Women’s Football Gains Ground in Somalia as Security Improves
March 26, 2026
UN General Assembly Declares Slave Trade “Gravest Crime Against Humanity” After President Mahama’s Speech
March 25, 2026
Protest in Durban Demands Stricter Immigration Laws
March 25, 2026
Former Guinean Presidential Guard Toumba Dies in Military Hospital
March 25, 2026
Kenya and China Sign Key Trade and Economic Agreements
March 25, 2026
Senegal Denies Secret €650 Million Borrowing Amid Debt Concerns
March 25, 2026
Twelve South African Police Officers Arrested in Major Corruption Probe
March 25, 2026
Mahama Honours Enslaved Africans at New York Memorial, Calls for Continued Justice Efforts
March 25, 2026
Algeria and Niger Sign 20 Deals, but Implementation Concerns Persist
March 25, 2026
Dozens of Bodies Discovered in Mass Grave in Kenya’s Kericho as Investigation Widens
March 25, 2026
Senegal Challenges AFCON Final Decision at CAS, Seeks Overturn of Morocco Victory
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Lincoln University for Cancels g President Mahama’s Honorary Degree
March 24, 2026
Mozambique Seeks IMF Support as Debt Pressures Mount
March 24, 2026
Ghana and EU Sign Landmark Defence Pact to Counter Rising West Africa Insecurity
March 24, 2026
Chad Relocates Sudanese Refugees as Border Tensions Escalate
March 24, 2026
South Africa Reburies Repatriated Khoi and San Remains in Historic Ceremony
March 24, 2026
Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Tendai Biti Granted Bail Amid Rising Political Tensions
March 24, 2026
Ghana Pushes UN Resolution Recognizing Transatlantic Slave Trade as a Grave Crime Against Humanity
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Ghana and Colombia Sign Historic Maritime Trade Agreement Connecting Tema and Cartagena
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Namibia Denies Starlink License
March 23, 2026
Kenya Airways Sees Surge in Bookings Amid Middle East Tensions
March 23, 2026
Benin Opposition Declines to Back Candidate Ahead of Presidential Vote
March 23, 2026
Nigeria Sees Surge in Demand for New HIV Prevention Injection Ahead of Rollout
March 23, 2026
Former Scottish Teacher Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse in South Africa
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Kenyan Minister Raphael Tuju Says He Went Into Hiding Amid Abduction Fears
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Moses Itauma Embraces Nigerian Roots Ahead of Manchester Fight
March 23, 2026
Wadagni Emerges Front-Runner For Benin Election as Talon Steps Down
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Kenya Floods Kill Over 80 as Heavy Rains Displace Thousands
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Convicted Guinea’s Former head of Presidential Guard Hospitalized in Intensive Care
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Mali Frees Over 100 Suspected Militants to Ease Fuel Crisis in Bamako
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Libya’s PM Dbeibah Reshuffles Cabinet to Boost Government Performance
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Congo Heads to Presidential Polls as Sassou Nguesso Seeks Another Term
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Burundi’s Former Prime Minister Bunyoni Granted Provisional Release for Medical Reasons
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Burkina Faso Raises Nearly 66 Billion CFA Francs in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Auction
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South Sudan Army Recaptures Akobo as Fighting Raises Fears of Renewed Civil War
March 12, 2026
South Africa Summons US Ambassador Over Criticism of Racial Policies and Court Rulings
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Breast Cancer Costs African Economies Over $10 Billion in Lost Productivity, Study Finds
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Senegal Parliament Approves Tougher Law Increasing Prison Terms for Same-Sex Relations
March 12, 2026
Israeli Billionaire to Pay $30 Billion to Settle Dutch Corruption Probe Over DR Congo Mining Deals
March 11, 2026
Robert Mugabe’s Youngest Son Appears in South African Court Over Gardener Shooting
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Trump Administration Moves to End Somali Temporary Protected Status
March 11, 2026
Ghana and South Korea Sign New Cooperation Deals After Mahama–Lee Talks
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Gabon Seeks New IMF Loan to Support Economic Reforms
March 11, 2026
Amnesty International Urges Ivory Coast to Free Protest Detainees After Disputed Election
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South Africa Deploys Soldiers to Support Police in Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining
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Ex-Congo Football Federation Chief Sentenced to Life for Embezzling FIFA Funds
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Air Strikes Hit Goma as Violence Escalates in Eastern DR Congo
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Fears of Renewed War in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region as Civilians Begin to Flee
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Francis Ngannou to Return to MMA in Los Angeles Bout Against Philipe Lins
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Madagascar’s Military Leader Dissolves Government Amid Pressure Over Democratic Transition
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Ghana Urges Commonwealth to Condemn Attack on Its UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon
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UK High Court Rejects Legal Challenge Over Chagos Islands Agreement
March 10, 2026
Posted inANN West Africa

Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Wins Presidency in Landslide Vote

Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election with an overwhelming majority, according to provisional results released by the electoral commission. Wadagni, 49,…
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Posted by Africa News Now April 14, 2026
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Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Denies Bribery Allegations in UK Luxury Spending Trial

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied accepting bribes or abusing her office, as she testified at Southwark Crown Court over allegations of luxury spending funded by businessmen seeking…
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Posted by Africa News Now April 14, 2026
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Burundi Court Frees Journalist Sandra Muhoza After Partial Acquittal

A Burundian appeals court has partially acquitted journalist Sandra Muhoza, leading to her release after nearly two years in detention a case that has intensified concerns about press freedom in…
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Posted by Africa News Now April 14, 2026
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Pope Leo Calls for Forgiveness in Algeria Amid Rising France Tensions

In his first official speech in Algiers, Pope Leo urged reconciliation and forgiveness while honoring victims of Algeria’s 1954–1962 war of independence from France. Speaking at the Algerian Martyrs Memorial,…
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Posted by Africa News Now April 14, 2026
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Nigeria Commences Investigations Into Airstrike in Northeast

Nigeria’s Air Force has opened an investigation following reports that a military airstrike in the northeast killed a large number of civilians on Saturday. According to Amnesty International, more than…
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Posted by Africa News Now April 14, 2026
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Malawi Arrests Former Finance Minister in Expanding Post-Election Corruption Probe

Malawian police have arrested former finance minister Simplex Chithyola on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, marking a significant development in a widening crackdown on officials from the…
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Posted by Africa News Now April 13, 2026
Back to Social Media; South Sudan Lifts Ban on Facebook and TikTok
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Back to Social Media; South Sudan Lifts Ban on Facebook and TikTok

South Sudan has lifted its week-long ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed following the circulation of graphic videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan.…
Posted by Africa News Now January 28, 2025
Saudi, Iraqi, and Libyan Energy Ministers Discuss Global Oil Market Stability Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting
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Saudi, Iraqi, and Libyan Energy Ministers Discuss Global Oil Market Stability Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani and Libyan Oil Minister Khalifa Abdulsadek in Riyadh on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to support…
Posted by Africa News Now January 28, 2025
ECOWAS Presents Report on Strategies to Combat Terrorism in West Africa
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ECOWAS Presents Report on Strategies to Combat Terrorism in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has outlined its strategic approach to bolster international support for African efforts in the fight against terrorism. The comprehensive report, presented by…
Posted by Africa News Now January 28, 2025
AFCON 2025 Draw, Host Nation “Morocco “drawn in Group with Mali, Zambia, and Comoros
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AFCON 2025 Draw, Host Nation “Morocco “drawn in Group with Mali, Zambia, and Comoros

Morocco, the 2022 World Cup semifinalist and the host nation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has been drawn in a competitive group alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros The…
Posted by Africa News Now January 27, 2025
African Union Leaders Meet in Kenya to Discuss Financial Independence and Efficiency
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African Union Leaders Meet in Kenya to Discuss Financial Independence and Efficiency

Leaders from African Union (AU) member states gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss strategies for enhancing financial independence and operational efficiency across the continent. The high-level meeting, held at State…
Posted by Africa News Now January 27, 2025
Yahya Jammeh Claims of a Return to Gambia Debunked
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Yahya Jammeh Claims of a Return to Gambia Debunked

Henry Gomez, a presidential adviser in The Gambia, has strongly dismissed recent audio statements made by exiled former President Yahya Jammeh, calling them "empty rhetoric with no basis in reality."…
Posted by Africa News Now January 27, 2025
Nigeria Faces Education Crisis with Over 10 Million Children Out of School, UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action
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Nigeria Faces Education Crisis with Over 10 Million Children Out of School, UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action

Nigeria is currently grappling with a severe education crisis, with over 10.2 million primary-aged children out of school, a situation that poses a significant challenge to the country’s future. The…
Posted by Africa News Now January 27, 2025
President Mahama Launches Committee for National Economic Dialogue to Address Ghana’s Economic Challenges
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President Mahama Launches Committee for National Economic Dialogue to Address Ghana’s Economic Challenges

Former President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a seven-member committee tasked with organizing the National Economic Dialogue (NED), a key initiative under his 120-day Social Contract. The NED is designed…
Posted by Africa News Now January 27, 2025
DRC’s Goma in the Hands of M23 Rebels
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DRC’s Goma in the Hands of M23 Rebels

M23 rebels have reportedly made significant advances toward the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), sparking fears of a broader conflict despite government claims to still…
Posted by Africa News Now January 27, 2025
Nigerian Military Operation in Borno Claims 22 Soldiers, 70 Insurgents Dead.
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Nigerian Military Operation in Borno Claims 22 Soldiers, 70 Insurgents Dead.

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the loss of 22 soldiers and the deaths of over 70 insurgents during ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the "Timbuktu Triangle," located in Borno State,…
Posted by Africa News Now January 27, 2025
Fire Engulfs Major Sudanese Oil Refinery Amid Escalating Conflict
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Fire Engulfs Major Sudanese Oil Refinery Amid Escalating Conflict

A major oil refinery, located approximately 71 kilometers north of Khartoum, Sudan, has been destroyed in a devastating fire. The incident has sparked a tense blame game between the Sudanese…
Posted by Africa News Now January 26, 2025

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