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Ghana Rejects Claims of 25% Fee Increase at University of Ghana

Ghana’s Ministry of Education has denied reports that academic fees at the University of Ghana have been increased by 25 percent, saying no such adjustment has been approved by the…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Ivory Coast Terror Trial Resumes Over Deadly 2020 Kafolo Attack

The trial of 45 people accused of involvement in a deadly 2020 attack on an Ivorian military checkpoint resumed on Monday at Côte d’Ivoire’s Anti-Terrorism Court in Abidjan, as authorities…

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Tunisia Finally Frees Aid Workers Tried for Assisting Migrants

Tunisian authorities have released six humanitarian workers who were on trial for allegedly helping migrants, ending more than 20 months of detention for some of the accused, according to their…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Touadéra Wins Third Term in Central African Republic After Contested Vote

President Faustin Archange Touadéra has secured a third term in office following last month’s presidential election, according to provisional results released by the Central African Republic’s National Electoral Authority. The…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Uganda Denies Plans for Internet Shutdown Ahead of January Elections

Ugandan authorities have denied plans to shut down the internet during next week’s general elections, pushing back against opposition claims that access will be cut to limit mobilization and control…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Cape Town Minstrels Parade Fills Streets With Music, History and Colour

Thousands of performers flooded the streets of Cape Town on Monday for the annual Minstrels’ Parade, known locally as the Kaapse Klopse, turning the city into a vibrant display of…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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UNICEF Warns of Surge in Sexual Violence Against Children at DR Congo Displacement Camp

UNICEF has raised alarm over a sharp rise in sexual violence against children at the Rhoo displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that years of conflict and…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Amnesty Accuses Uganda of Crackdown Ahead of January Elections

Amnesty International has accused Ugandan security forces of torture, arbitrary arrests, and violent crackdowns as the country prepares for elections on January 15. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who has ruled…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Equatorial Guinea Moves Capital from Malabo to Ciudad de La Paz

Equatorial Guinea has officially changed its capital from Malabo to Ciudad de La Paz, the government announced through a presidential decree. Malabo, located on Bioko Island, has served as the…

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Zimbabwe Moves to Tackle One of Africa’s Deadliest Road Safety Crises

Zimbabwe records some of the world’s most dangerous roads, with an average of five people killed and nearly 40 injured in traffic crashes every day, according to national road safety…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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ECOWAS Warns Against Use of Force After U.S. Action Against Venezuela’s Leadership

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed serious concern over the escalating crisis in Venezuela following reports that the United States captured President Nicolás Maduro and carried…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026