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Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Summoned by Military Court Over Coup Allegations

Guinea-Bissau’s main opposition figure, Domingos Simões Pereira, has been ordered to appear before a military court over alleged links to multiple coup attempts, according to judicial and military sources. Pereira,…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Ghana Recalls High Commissioner to Nigeria Over Primary Election Allegations

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, following allegations of misconduct linked to internal party primaries. In a…

Africa News Now February 8, 2026

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Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Africa’s Largest Airport in Bishoftu

Ethiopia has officially begun construction of what it aims to be Africa’s largest airport and most ambitious aviation infrastructure project in Bishoftu, 45 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa. Prime Minister…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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Uganda Votes Amid Allegations of Repression and Fears of Election Violence

Ugandans go to the polls on Thursday in a presidential election that opposition figures say is being conducted under heavy political repression and widespread intimidation. Opposition leader Bobi Wine has…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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Two Hollywood Actors Granted Guinean Citizenship in Heritage Ceremony

Hollywood actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good were granted Guinean citizenship on Friday during an official ceremony in Conakry, presided over by senior aides to Guinea’s military leader, General Mamadi…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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Morocco Blends Football and Culture as AFCON Finale Nears with Handicrafts Week

As the Africa Cup of Nations enters its final week, host nation Morocco is marking its annual National Handicrafts Week with a cultural exhibition in the capital, Rabat, linking football…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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1,000 Days of War: Sudan Faces World’s Worst Hunger and Displacement Crisis

Aid agencies on Friday marked 1,000 days since Sudan’s war erupted in April 2023, warning that the conflict has triggered the world’s largest hunger emergency and displacement crisis. Civilians, the…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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Ugandan Youth Rally Behind Bobi Wine as Museveni Seeks Seventh Term

As Uganda prepares for its January 15 presidential election, thousands of opposition supporters have taken to the streets around Kampala, rallying behind Bobi Wine, the musician-turned-politician challenging President Yoweri Museveni.…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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Benin Celebrates Vodun Days with President Talon Attending Opening Ceremony

The sacred Kpassè Forest in Ouidah, Benin, came alive this week as the country launched its annual three-day Vodun Days festival, celebrating the nation’s spiritual and cultural heritage. President Patrice…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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Trump Signals Possible US Strikes in Nigeria Again

In an interview with The New York Times, former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that additional American military strikes could occur in Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed, despite…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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PM Sonko Rules Out Debt Restructuring as Senegal Faces Rising Fiscal Pressure

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has said his government will not pursue a debt restructuring, even as the country faces mounting repayment pressures and reduced access to international financing. Speaking…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026