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Kenya Bids to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic African First

Kenya has officially submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, seeking to make history as the first African city to stage the sport’s flagship global…

Africa News Now August 12, 2026

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Cameroon, Malawi stun giants Nigeria and Ghana to reach WAFCON semifinals

Cameroon and Malawi produced major upsets at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, eliminating defending champions Nigeria and Ghana respectively to reach the semifinals and secure qualification…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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30 African nations Included in U.S. $20,000 Permanent Visa Bond Program

The United States has introduced a permanent visa bond program that could require certain travelers from 50 countries, including 30 African nations to pay security deposits of up to US$20,000…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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Morocco Begins Preparations to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco is accelerating investments in tourism and infrastructure as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, with plans to add 60,000 hotel beds before…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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France Pressure Over Detention of Gabon’s Former Prime Minister During Nguema Visit

Pressure is mounting on France to raise concerns over the detention of Gabon's former Prime Minister and opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze as President Brice Oligui Nguema begins a three-day state…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Expanded U.S. Anti-Abortion Policies Raise Concerns Over Women’s Health in Africa

The Trump administration's expanded restrictions on U.S. foreign aid for organizations linked to abortion services are fueling concerns among health experts and reproductive rights advocates, who warn the policy could…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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FAO Warns Climate Change and Price Volatility Threaten Africa’s Coffee, Cocoa and Tea Farmers

Millions of African farmers who depend on coffee, cocoa and tea for their livelihoods are facing mounting economic pressure as volatile global prices, climate change and crop diseases continue to…

Africa News Now July 14, 2026

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AU Commission Chair Visits Mali to Strengthen Ties Amid Ongoing Political Transition

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has arrived in Bamako for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening relations between the African Union and Mali, despite the country's continued…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026

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Senegal’s President Faye Moves to Form New Party as Rift With Sonko Deepens

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is preparing to launch a new political party, signaling an increasingly public split with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as political tensions grow ahead of local elections…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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DR Congo Opens Second Ebola Treatment Centre as Recovery Offers Hope

Democratic Republic of the Congo has opened a second specialized Ebola treatment center in North Kivu Province as authorities intensify efforts to contain a deadly outbreak that has affected several…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Carlos Queiroz Resigns as Ghana Coach After Black Stars’ World Cup Exit

Carlos Queiroz has resigned as head coach of Ghana national football team following the Black Stars' elimination from the FIFA World Cup, ending his brief tenure after the team's 1-0…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026