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Tensions Rise in Guinea-Bissau as Both Leading Candidates Claim Election Victory

Guinea-Bissau’s presidential race took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as both leading candidates—incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and opposition contender Fernando Dias—declared victory ahead of the official results. Dias’ campaign…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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EU–AU Summit Opens in Angola, Marking 25 Years of Partnership

The seventh annual European Union–African Union summit opened in Luanda, Angola, on Monday with leaders from both continents calling for stronger cooperation to tackle rising global tensions and deepen economic…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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Madagascar’s Transitional Leader Outlines Two-Year Path to Elections in First National Address

Madagascar’s transitional leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has delivered his first national address nearly a month after being sworn in as the country’s “president of the foundation.” The pre-recorded broadcast, filmed…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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UN and African Union Deepen Partnership to Tackle Conflicts and Push for Africa’s Global Representation

The United Nations and the African Union Commission have strengthened their strategic partnership to better align their long-term development agendas UN Agenda 2030 and AU Agenda 2063 with the shared…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Tanzania’s Former Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba Nominated as Prime Minister Amid Post-Election Turmoil

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has nominated former Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba as Tanzania’s new Prime Minister, in a move seen as part of efforts to consolidate power following a fiercely…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Mali Dismisses Fears of Islamist Advance on Bamako, Says Security Situation “Under Control”

Mali’s Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has dismissed reports suggesting that Islamist militants are close to capturing the capital, calling such claims “far-fetched” and “disconnected from reality.” Speaking at the BAMEX’25…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Mauritanian President Urges Compassion and Solidarity with Crisis-Hit Mali

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has called on citizens to show solidarity and understanding toward neighboring Mali, which continues to grapple with worsening insecurity and economic hardship. Speaking…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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AU Warns Africa’s $1.8 Trillion Debt Crisis

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has sounded the alarm over Africa’s growing debt crisis, warning that mounting repayments are crippling development and deepening economic inequality…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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UN Envoy Meets Sudan’s Army Chief to Push for Life-Saving Aid Access Amid Deepening Crisis

The United Nations’ top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, met with General Abdelfattah Al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces, on Tuesday in Port Sudan to negotiate urgent humanitarian access across…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Killings During Tanzania’s Disputed Elections

The United Nations has called for a thorough investigation into reports of hundreds of deaths during post-election protests in Tanzania, raising alarms about possible attempts to conceal evidence by authorities.…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Ethiopia Wins Bid to Host 2027 Climate Summit, Highlighting Africa’s Role in Climate Action

Ethiopia has been selected as the host country for the 2027 United Nations climate summit (COP32), narrowly edging out Nigeria, the African nation that had initially been in contention. The…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025