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Burkina Faso’s Traoré Dismisses Coup Rumours, Reasserts Control Over Military Government
July 22, 2026
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Egypt Reopens Restored Sultan Qaytbay Mosque-Mausoleum
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France and Gabon Sign Strategic Agreements to Deepen Economic and Security Ties
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Questions Grow Over President Paul Biya’s Prolonged Absence from Cameroon
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Morocco Begins Preparations to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup
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French Court Upholds 27-Year Sentence for Ex-Rwandan Doctor Over 1994 Genocide
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Senegal Backs Former President Macky Sall’s Bid for UN Secretary-General
July 21, 2026
Nigeria and Ghana Condemn Anti-African Protests in South Africa, Seek AU Action
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France Pressure Over Detention of Gabon’s Former Prime Minister During Nguema Visit
July 20, 2026
Ghana Court Sentences NPP Chairman Wontumi to 20 Years for Illegal Mining
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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman
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São Tomé and Príncipe Counts Votes in Closely Watched Presidential Election
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Expanded U.S. Anti-Abortion Policies Raise Concerns Over Women’s Health in Africa
July 20, 2026
Guinea-Bissau Freezes Political Ties with Cape Verde Over Opposition Leader Case
July 17, 2026
Nigeria Completes Repatriation of 1,490 Citizens from South Africa Amid Xenophobia Concerns
July 17, 2026
Burkina Faso Calls for African Union Reforms to Strengthen Sovereignty and Self-Reliance
July 17, 2026
21 Killed as School Bus Carrying Pupils Crashes in Eastern Uganda
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ECOWAS Security Council Meets in Sierra Leone to Address Regional Crises
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Ghanaian TikToker Jailed One Year for Spreading False Claims About President Mahama
July 17, 2026
Suspected ADF Attacks Kill at Least 20 Civilians in Eastern DR Congo
July 17, 2026
Algerian Prime Minister Visits Orphanage Fire Survivors as Death Toll Rises to 11
July 17, 2026
Victims’ Group Protests Macky Sall’s Return to Senegal Amid UN Secretary-General Campaign
July 16, 2026
France and Morocco Sign 14 Agreements to Deepen Strategic Partnership
July 16, 2026
Russia Reaffirms Support for West Africa Dialogue During Talks with Guinea-Bissau
July 16, 2026
UN Peacekeepers Brave Flooded Roads to Deliver Aid to Displaced Families in South Sudan
July 16, 2026
Nearly 100,000 Zimbabweans Return Home Amid South Africa Migration Tensions
July 16, 2026
Nigeria Places 14 States on Flood Alert as Rainy Season Intensifies
July 16, 2026
Two Niger Journalists Released After Months in Detention Over Leaked Document Case
July 16, 2026
Deadly Fire at Algeria Orphanage Leaves 11 Dead and 19 Injured
July 16, 2026
Ghana Makes Biometric Verification Mandatory for National ID Checks
July 16, 2026
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July 16, 2026
Malawians Seek Repatriation from South Africa Amid Immigration Crackdown
July 15, 2026
Uganda Opposition Leader Besigye Rejects State-Appointed Lawyers in Treason Trial
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Former Zambian Vice President Guy Scott Dies at 82
July 15, 2026
Health Workers Strike in DR Congo’s Ebola Epicentre Over Unpaid Salaries
July 15, 2026
New Monkey Species Discovered in DR Congo’s Lomami National Park
July 15, 2026
Mali Highlights Defense and Security Gains Five Years into Transition
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South African Police Launch Special Probe into Killing of Anti-Migrant Group Leader
July 15, 2026
Kenyan Court Rejects Rastafarian Bid to Use Cannabis for Religious Worship
July 15, 2026
Sierra Leone Drops Treason Charges Against Former President Ernest Bai Koroma
July 15, 2026
Ghana to Begin Final Mass Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa on July 25
July 15, 2026
UN Warns Terrorist Groups Expanding Across West Africa and Sahel
July 15, 2026
Nigeria Arrests Head of Fake Presidential Investment Agency Over Forgery Allegations
July 15, 2026
This is the Time to Act— Speaker Alban Bagbin Rallies African Leaders to Curb the Commercialization of Politics.
July 15, 2026
South African Court Delays Kemi Seba Extradition Hearing as Activist Remains in Custody
July 14, 2026
Landmark Convening on the “Financialization of Politics” Opens in Accra-Ghana.
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Senegal FA Reveals Pay Dispute Led to Pape Thiaw’s World Cup Exit
July 14, 2026
Macky Sall Returns to Senegal to Seek Support for UN Secretary-General Bid
July 14, 2026
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July 14, 2026
Kinshasa International Film Festival Celebrates African Storytelling in 13th Edition
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Senegal Appoints Ousmane Diagne as New Constitutional Council President
July 14, 2026
Benin Suspends Electoral Commission as Government Cites Cost-Saving Reforms
July 14, 2026
EU Bans Sudanese Gold Imports to Cut Off War Financing
July 14, 2026
Burkina Faso Diplomats Return Home After Closure of Embassy in France
July 14, 2026
Libya’s Rival Military Chiefs Hold Unity Talks as Reunification Efforts Gain Momentum
July 14, 2026
Nigeria Seeks Compensation for Citizens Affected by South Africa Anti-Migrant Protests
July 13, 2026
De Beers to Halt Production at South Africa’s Venetia Diamond Mine for Two Years Amid Market Slump
July 13, 2026
South African Businessman Vusimusi Matlala Withdraws Plea Deal in Police Corruption Case
July 13, 2026
Uganda Court Clears Way for Kizza Besigye Treason Trial After Rejecting Bid to Halt Proceedings
July 13, 2026
Sudanese Court Sentences RSF Leader Hemedti to Death Over Darfur Atrocities
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South Africa Deports Over 53,000 Undocumented Migrants Amid Nationwide Immigration Crackdown
July 13, 2026
Ramaphosa Honors South African WWI Soldiers at Delville Wood Memorial in France
July 13, 2026
Senegal Dismisses Head Coach Pape Thiaw Following 2026 FIFA World Cup Exit
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AU Commission Chair Visits Mali to Strengthen Ties Amid Ongoing Political Transition
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July 13, 2026
Russia Offers Mozambique Support in Fight Against Cabo Delgado Insurgency
July 9, 2026
Namibia and China Deepen Economic Partnership as Nandi-Ndaitwah Meets Li Qiang in Beijing
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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 600 as Virus Spreads Beyond Epicentre
July 9, 2026
Sierra Leone to Host 69th ECOWAS Summit as West Africa Confronts Security and Regional Challenges
July 9, 2026
South Africa Withholds Funds From 69 Municipalities Over Financial Mismanagement
July 9, 2026
DR Congo Opposition Delays Nationwide Protests After African Union Mediation
July 9, 2026
Tinubu Orders Corruption Probe Into Alleged Fake Presidential Council
July 9, 2026
Gambia Arrests 31 Suspects in Nationwide Anti-Drug Crackdown
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Abidjan Hosts Africa’s Premier Space Technology Expo to Drive Innovation and Sustainable Development
July 9, 2026
Russia Reaffirms Military Support for Sahel Alliance as Moscow Deepens Ties with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
July 9, 2026
Zimbabwe Divided as Mnangagwa Signs Constitutional Amendments Extending Presidency to 2030
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Eswatini Receives 11 More US Deportees Under Controversial Third-Country Agreement
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Human Rights Watch Urges Global Action Over Tunisia’s Deepening Human Rights Crackdown
July 8, 2026
Kenya’s Rastafarians Await Landmark Court Ruling on Religious Cannabis Use
July 8, 2026
Escalating Conflict Overwhelms South Sudan’s Healthcare System as Medical Evacuations Surge
July 8, 2026
Pakistan Launches Mediation Effort to Reunify Divided Libya
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Ghana Postpones Ramaphosa Visit Amid Rising Xenophobia Tensions With South Africa
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Kenyan Police Block Saba Saba Day Protest as Crackdown on Dissent Intensifies
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Posted inANN West Africa

Burkina Faso’s Traoré Dismisses Coup Rumours, Reasserts Control Over Military Government

Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has publicly dismissed speculation of internal divisions within the ruling junta, insisting he remains firmly in control of the country and warning that…
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Posted by Africa News Now July 22, 2026
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Submit Joint Bid to Host 2032 AFCON

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially launched a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first major sporting initiative by the three countries…
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Posted by Africa News Now July 22, 2026
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ECOWAS Moves Closer to ECO Single Currency With Phased Rollout Planned for 2027

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited ECO single currency in 2027, with leaders signaling that the common currency will likely…
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Posted by Africa News Now July 22, 2026
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Morocco Demands Full Investigation Into Death of Citizen During Police Arrest in Italy

Morocco has called on Italian authorities to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan national who died after being restrained by police during…
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Posted by Africa News Now July 22, 2026
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DR Congo Opposition Suspends Protests as National Dialogue Begins

Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have postponed planned nationwide protests after President Félix Tshisekedi agreed to launch a national dialogue aimed at easing growing political…
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Posted by Africa News Now July 22, 2026
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Liberia Seizes Nearly Four Tonnes of Cocaine in Record US$317 Million Drug Bust

Liberian authorities have seized 3,971 kilograms (3.97 tonnes) of cocaine worth an estimated US$317 million during a raid on a suspected drug storage facility near the capital, Monrovia, marking the…
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Posted by Africa News Now July 22, 2026
Burkina Faso Accuses Nigeria of Airspace Violation After Military Plane Makes Emergency Landing
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Burkina Faso Accuses Nigeria of Airspace Violation After Military Plane Makes Emergency Landing

A Nigerian military aircraft made an emergency landing in western Burkina Faso on Sunday, triggering a sharp diplomatic dispute between Abuja and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). According to…
Posted by Africa News Now December 9, 2025
Benin Foils Early-Morning Coup Attempt as Regional Forces Join Hunt for Fugitive Leader
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Benin Foils Early-Morning Coup Attempt as Regional Forces Join Hunt for Fugitive Leader

Benin’s government says “casualties occurred on both sides” during Sunday’s attempted coup, which was quashed within hours but has heightened concerns about rising instability across West Africa. Security forces are…
Posted by Africa News Now December 9, 2025
Fifth Kenyan Police Contingent Arrives in Haiti Ahead of Elections
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Fifth Kenyan Police Contingent Arrives in Haiti Ahead of Elections

A fifth contingent of Kenyan police officers has arrived in Haiti as part of the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission, reinforcing efforts to curb rampant gang violence ahead of long-delayed…
Posted by Africa News Now December 9, 2025
Tshisekedi Accuses Rwanda of Breaking Ceasefire Deal Just One Day After Signing
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Tshisekedi Accuses Rwanda of Breaking Ceasefire Deal Just One Day After Signing

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has accused Rwanda of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement less than 24 hours after committing to it. Addressing parliament on Monday, Tshisekedi…
Posted by Africa News Now December 9, 2025
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara Sworn in for Fourth Term Amid Controversy
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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara Sworn in for Fourth Term Amid Controversy

President Alassane Ouattara was inaugurated Monday for his fourth five-year term as Ivory Coast’s leader, following an October election marked by low voter turnout and a government crackdown on opposition…
Posted by Africa News Now December 8, 2025
Mohamed Salah Omitted from Champions League Squad for Tuesday Clash
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Mohamed Salah Omitted from Champions League Squad for Tuesday Clash

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has been left out of the 19-man squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan following his public criticism of manager Arne Slot. The Egyptian…
Posted by Africa News Now December 8, 2025
Cameroon Truckers’ Strike Paralyzes Key Trade Route as Tensions Boil Over
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Cameroon Truckers’ Strike Paralyzes Key Trade Route as Tensions Boil Over

A truckers’ strike in Cameroon has severely disrupted transport along National Highway 1, a vital corridor linking southern Cameroon to the north and neighboring Chad and the Central African Republic.…
Posted by Africa News Now December 8, 2025
100 Nigerian Students Freed After Two Weeks in Captivity
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100 Nigerian Students Freed After Two Weeks in Captivity

More than two weeks after a mass abduction shocked Nigeria, 100 students kidnapped from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Niger State, have been released, authorities confirmed on Monday. The attack…
Posted by Africa News Now December 8, 2025
Kenya Shines in Valencia as Korir and Jepkosgei Deliver Record-Breaking Marathon Wins
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Kenya Shines in Valencia as Korir and Jepkosgei Deliver Record-Breaking Marathon Wins

Kenya delivered a dominant performance at the 45th Valencia Marathon on Sunday, sweeping both the men's and women’s titles in one of the world’s fastest road races. John Korir powered…
Posted by Africa News Now December 8, 2025
South Africa Ends Visa-Free Entry for Palestinians After Suspicious Charter Flights
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South Africa Ends Visa-Free Entry for Palestinians After Suspicious Charter Flights

South Africa has suspended its long-standing 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders, citing what officials describe as a coordinated campaign of “forced migration” linked to Israel. Home Affairs Minister…
Posted by Africa News Now December 8, 2025
Benin President Thanks Army for Foiling Coup Attempt
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Benin President Thanks Army for Foiling Coup Attempt

Benin’s President Patrice Talon has praised the country’s military leadership for stopping an attempted coup on Sunday, vowing that those involved “will not go unpunished.” Earlier that morning, soldiers identifying…
Posted by Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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