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Libya’s PM Dbeibah Reshuffles Cabinet to Boost Government Performance

Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, announced a reshuffle of his UN-backed government on Thursday, aiming to enhance efficiency and overcome regional divisions. Dbeibah will retain control of the defence and…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

Central Africa

Congo Heads to Presidential Polls as Sassou Nguesso Seeks Another Term

Campaign posters and banners have filled the streets of Brazzaville ahead of Sunday’s presidential election in Republic of the Congo, where about 2.6 million registered voters are expected to cast…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Burundi’s Former Prime Minister Bunyoni Granted Provisional Release for Medical Reasons

Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, Burundi’s former prime minister who is serving a life sentence for conspiracy against the head of state, has been granted provisional release on medical grounds, according to judicial…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Burkina Faso Raises Nearly 66 Billion CFA Francs in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Auction

Burkina Faso has raised 65.99 billion CFA francs (about $110 million) on the regional financial market after issuing Treasury bills and bonds through the UMOA-Titres. The government had initially targeted…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Breast Cancer Costs African Economies Over $10 Billion in Lost Productivity, Study Finds

Breast cancer led to more than $10 billion in lost productivity across seven African countries between 2017 and 2023, according to new research presented at Africa Press Day 2026 in…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Senegal Parliament Approves Tougher Law Increasing Prison Terms for Same-Sex Relations

Lawmakers in Senegal have passed a controversial bill that doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations to 10 years, intensifying the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ people. The legislation, approved…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Israeli Billionaire to Pay $30 Billion to Settle Dutch Corruption Probe Over DR Congo Mining Deals

A former holding company linked to Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler has agreed to pay $30 billion to settle a corruption investigation in the Netherlands involving mining deals in the Democratic…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Gabon Seeks New IMF Loan to Support Economic Reforms

Gabon has formally requested a new financial arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the oil-producing Central African nation looks to stabilize its economy and strengthen fiscal management. IMF…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Amnesty International Urges Ivory Coast to Free Protest Detainees After Disputed Election

Amnesty International has called on authorities in Ivory Coast to release dozens of people arrested during protests linked to the country’s October presidential election, citing concerns about arbitrary detentions. The…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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South Africa Deploys Soldiers to Support Police in Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

South Africa has begun deploying soldiers to assist police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining, with troops appearing on the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday. The first major deployment…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Fears of Renewed War in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region as Civilians Begin to Flee

Tensions are rising once again in northern Ethiopia, where fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray Region are prompting civilians to flee even before fighting begins. In the regional capital…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026