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Uncertainty Deepens as Bazoum’s Presidential Term Ends in Detention

The official presidential term of Niger’s ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum is set to end on April 2, 2026, but his continued detention by the military junta has left his legal…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

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Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Tendai Biti Granted Bail Amid Rising Political Tensions

Zimbabwe is experiencing heightened political tensions as opposition leader Tendai Biti was granted bail following his weekend detention. Biti and an activist were arrested near the Mozambique border for allegedly…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Benin Opposition Declines to Back Candidate Ahead of Presidential Vote

Benin’s main opposition party, The Democrats, has announced it will not endorse any candidate in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for April 12. The decision follows the disqualification of the…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Guinea Opposition Accuses Junta of Power Grab After Dissolution of 40 Political Parties

The leader of Guinea’s main opposition party, Cellou Dalein Diallo, has accused the country’s military authorities of attempting to create a one-party state after the government dissolved 40 political parties…

Africa News Now March 9, 2026

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President Barrow Bids Farewell to Senegalese ECOMIG Troops After Years of Peacekeeping in The Gambia

Adama Barrow has officially bid farewell to the Senegalese contingent of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), marking the end of their deployment after several years supporting peace and…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Somalia Approves New Constitution to Introduce Direct Elections for Lawmakers

Somalia has approved a new constitution that will allow citizens to directly elect members of parliament for the first time, marking a major shift from the country’s long-standing clan-based political…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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ECOWAS Begins Pre-Election Assessment Mission in Cabo Verde Ahead of 2026 Polls

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a pre-electoral fact-finding mission in Cabo Verde as the island nation prepares for its 2026 legislative and presidential elections. The…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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Benin Offers €30,000 Reward for Alleged Coup Plotters After Failed Takeover

Benin’s Republican Police have issued an international wanted notice for nine suspects accused of leading an attempted coup nearly three months ago, offering a reward of more than €30,000 for…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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Sassou Nguesso Launches Re-Election Bid as Congo Campaign Raises Transparency Concerns

Campaigning is under way in the Republic of Congo ahead of the March 15 presidential election, with incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso seeking to extend a rule that has spanned more…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Nigeria Approves Live Electronic Publication of Election Results Amid Transparency Concerns

In a sudden reversal, Nigerian lawmakers have approved the live electronic publication of election results, following widespread public outrage. Last week, the Senate rejected a proposal requiring polling units to…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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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