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South Africa’s DA Challenges Equity Law, Deepening Tensions in Fragile Unity Government

South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), launched a legal challenge on Tuesday against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, marking the latest flashpoint in the increasingly strained government…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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Togo Opposition Condemns Expanded Presidential Powers as “Constitutional Coup”

In a move drawing fierce criticism from opposition groups and civil society, Togo’s Parliament on Saturday formally appointed President Faure Gnassingbé as President of the newly established Council of Ministers,…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

ANN West Africa

Senegal’s Extractive Revenues Top $391 Million in H1 2024, With Strong Mining and Hydrocarbon Growth

Senegal’s Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (CN-ITIE) has reported revenues of 236.59 billion CFA francs (~$391.49 million USD) from the country’s extractive sector during the first half of 2024, with 225.49…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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UK Considers Visa Crackdown on High Asylum Claim Nationalities Amid Political Pressure

The UK government is preparing to introduce tighter visa restrictions for nationals from countries with high asylum claim rates, such as Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka, as part of a…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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Drone Strikes Devastate Port Sudan, Causing Blackouts and Forcing UN Flight Suspension

A wave of drone attacks on Tuesday severely damaged critical infrastructure in Port Sudan, plunging the strategic Red Sea city into darkness and disrupting water, health, and aviation services, according…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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Rwanda Confirms Early Talks with U.S. on Receiving Deported Migrants Amid Global Scrutiny

Rwanda has confirmed it is in preliminary talks with the Trump administration over a potential agreement to receive immigrants deported from the United States, as Washington ramps up efforts to…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

ANN West Africa

Chad Ends Political Transition, Dissolves CNCP Amid Post-Election Tensions

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno formally declared the end of Chad’s political transition on May 5, announcing the dissolution of the National Framework for Consultation of Political Parties (CNCP)…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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Bandits Kill Over a Dozen in Bauchi State Raid, Steal Livestock Amid Worsening Insecurity

At least 15 people were killed on Sunday when armed bandits ambushed a local security patrol in the Gwana district of Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria.…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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Bobi Wine’s Bodyguard Charged Amid Allegations of Torture and Political Repression in Uganda

Edward Sebuufu, widely known as Eddie Mutwe and longtime bodyguard of Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, has been charged with aggravated and simple robbery, days after his forcible disappearance and…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigeria Faces $2.7 Billion Power Sector Debt Crisis as Blackout Fears Grow

Nigeria’s electricity sector is on the brink of collapse as the federal government struggles to address a staggering ₦4 trillion ($2.7 billion USD) debt owed to power generation companies (GENCOs),…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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Ghana Opposition Protests Chief Justice Suspension, Demands Reinstatement Amid Constitutional Clash

Hundreds of opposition supporters flooded the streets of Accra on Monday, protesting President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, calling the move unconstitutional and politically motivated. The demonstrators—many…

Africa News Now May 5, 2025