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AU Divisions Stall Macky Sall’s UN Secretary-General Bid

The bid by former Senegalese president Macky Sall to become the next UN Secretary-General has hit a major setback after failing to secure consensus within the African Union (AU). Burundi,…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Algeria Mourns Former President Liamine Zeroual as Tebboune Pays Tribute

Abdelmadjid Tebboune has paid tribute to former Algerian leader Liamine Zeroual, who has died at the age of 84, prompting three days of national mourning across Algeria. Images released by…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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CAF Secretary-General Mosengo-Omba Steps Down Amid Afcon Controversy

The Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure marked by growing controversy within African football’s governing…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Arab League Selects Nabil Fahmy as Next Secretary-General

Arab foreign ministers have unanimously nominated former Egyptian foreign minister Nabil Fahmy as the next Secretary-General of the Arab League, reinforcing Egypt’s long-standing leadership of the regional body. Fahmy, 75,…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Fuel Prices Surge in Nigeria Despite Dangote Refinery Launch

Nigeria is grappling with a sharp rise in fuel prices, even after the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery — Africa’s largest oil refinery which was expected to ease supply pressures…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Ghana’s First Lady Advocates for Global Child Online Safety at US Summit

Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, called on international leaders to prioritize child safety in the digital age during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit in Washington, D.C.…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026

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ECOWAS Appoints Kouyaté to Rebuild Ties with Breakaway Sahel States

West African leaders have appointed former Guinean Prime Minister Lansana Kouyaté as chief mediator to re-establish dialogue with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso following their withdrawal from Economic Community of…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026

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Moses Itauma Embraces Nigerian Roots Ahead of Manchester Fight

Rising heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma says a recent visit to Nigeria has reshaped his sense of identity as he prepares for his next bout in Manchester. The 21-year-old, who fights…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Chinese Man Arrested in Kenya for Attempting to Smuggle Over 2,000 Queen Ants

Kenyan authorities have arrested a Chinese national at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after more than 2,000 live queen ants were discovered hidden in his luggage. The suspect, identified as Zhang…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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South Sudan Army Recaptures Akobo as Fighting Raises Fears of Renewed Civil War

Government forces in South Sudan say they have recaptured the town of Akobo from opposition fighters, marking the latest escalation in clashes that threaten to push the country back toward…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Two Ghanaian Peacekeepers Critically Injured in Missile Attack in Southern Lebanon

Two soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces have been critically injured after their position in southern Lebanon came under missile attack amid escalating clashes between Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah.…

Africa News Now March 8, 2026