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Chad Relocates Sudanese Refugees as Border Tensions Escalate

Chad has begun relocating thousands of Sudanese refugees away from its eastern border as security concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The evacuations started over the weekend in…

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South Africa Reburies Repatriated Khoi and San Remains in Historic Ceremony

South Africa has reburied the remains of at least 63 Khoi and San individuals, whose bodies were taken to Europe over a century ago for scientific study. The remains were…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Tendai Biti Granted Bail Amid Rising Political Tensions

Zimbabwe is experiencing heightened political tensions as opposition leader Tendai Biti was granted bail following his weekend detention. Biti and an activist were arrested near the Mozambique border for allegedly…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Ghana Pushes UN Resolution Recognizing Transatlantic Slave Trade as a Grave Crime Against Humanity

Ghana is urging the international community at the United Nations to support a draft resolution that formally recognizes the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity.…

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Ghana and Colombia Sign Historic Maritime Trade Agreement Connecting Tema and Cartagena

Ghana and Colombia have signed a landmark agreement establishing direct maritime connectivity between the Port of Tema in Ghana and the Port of Cartagena in Colombia. The deal, finalized in…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Namibia Denies Starlink License

Namibia has rejected a request from Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the country, marking the company’s second setback in southern Africa. The application was submitted…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Kenya Airways Sees Surge in Bookings Amid Middle East Tensions

Kenya Airways has reported a sharp rise in flight bookings in recent weeks, as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East reshape global travel patterns. The airline’s seat…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Benin Opposition Declines to Back Candidate Ahead of Presidential Vote

Benin’s main opposition party, The Democrats, has announced it will not endorse any candidate in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for April 12. The decision follows the disqualification of the…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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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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Former Scottish Teacher Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse in South Africa

An 86-year-old former teacher, Iain Wares, has been found guilty by a court in Cape Town of indecently assaulting a former pupil in the 1980s. Wares, who previously taught at…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Kenyan Minister Raphael Tuju Says He Went Into Hiding Amid Abduction Fears

Former Kenyan cabinet minister Raphael Tuju has revealed he went into hiding after suspecting he was being followed, a day after his reported disappearance sparked fears of a possible abduction.…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026