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UN Warns Conflicts and Energy Shocks Could Push Millions More Into Hunger, With Africa Hardest Hit

Conflicts, geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global energy markets could push 9 to 18 million more people into hunger, with Africa expected to bear the greatest impact, according to the…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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France and Gabon Sign Strategic Agreements to Deepen Economic and Security Ties

France and Gabon have signed three strategic cooperation agreements during President Brice Oligui Nguema's state visit to Paris, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing Gabon's industrialization…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Morocco Begins Preparations to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco is accelerating investments in tourism and infrastructure as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, with plans to add 60,000 hotel beds before…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Nigeria and Ghana Condemn Anti-African Protests in South Africa, Seek AU Action

Nigeria and Ghana have jointly condemned what they described as "Afrophobic" protests targeting African migrants in South Africa, calling on the African Union (AU) to urgently address the growing wave…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Ghana Court Sentences NPP Chairman Wontumi to 20 Years for Illegal Mining

A High Court in Ghana has sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour after convicting him on multiple illegal mining offences…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio at the regional…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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ECOWAS Approves $27 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline to Boost Regional Energy Integration

West African leaders have approved the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), signing a key agreement during the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, marking…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Gabon President Oligui Ngema Begins France Visit

Gabonese President Brice Oligui Ngema began a state visit to France on Monday, where talks with French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to focus on economic cooperation, security ties and…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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São Tomé and Príncipe Counts Votes in Closely Watched Presidential Election

Vote counting was underway in São Tomé and Príncipe on Sunday after citizens cast their ballots in a presidential election that could shape the political future of one of Africa's…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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21 Killed as School Bus Carrying Pupils Crashes in Eastern Uganda

At least 21 people, including 20 schoolchildren, have been killed after a school bus overturned in eastern Uganda while returning from an educational trip, police have confirmed. The victims were…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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Algerian Prime Minister Visits Orphanage Fire Survivors as Death Toll Rises to 11

Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb has visited survivors of a devastating fire at an orphanage in Algiers that killed at least 11 people, including several children, as authorities continue investigating…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026