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Autism Stigma Leaves Families Struggling for Support in Guinea

In the Guinean town of Fria, 15-year-old Kazaliou Baldé's journey reflects the challenges many families face in caring for children with autism in a country where awareness remains low and…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Former Scottish Teacher Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse in South Africa

An 86-year-old former teacher, Iain Wares, has been found guilty by a court in Cape Town of indecently assaulting a former pupil in the 1980s. Wares, who previously taught at…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

ANN West Africa

Senegal Prosecutor Says Student Died After Fall During Campus Unrest, Rejects Police Killing Claims

A public prosecutor in Senegal on Tuesday said a medical student whose death sparked nationwide outrage died after jumping from a university dormitory during unrest, rejecting allegations that police beat…

Africa News Now February 18, 2026

ANN West Africa

Nigerien Teachers Stage 72-Hour Nationwide Strike Over Pay, Safety, and Contract Terms

Teachers across Niger’s public primary and secondary schools launched a 72-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, demanding improved salaries, job security, and better working conditions, particularly for those…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Chadian Students in Nigeria Face Deportation Threats, Urge Diplomatic Intervention

Chadian students enrolled in universities in Nigeria's Plateau State are raising alarms over threats of forced repatriation by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), following recent arrests and warnings of imminent…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

West Africa

Nigeria Faces Education Crisis with Over 10 Million Children Out of School, UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action

Nigeria is currently grappling with a severe education crisis, with over 10.2 million primary-aged children out of school, a situation that poses a significant challenge to the country’s future. The…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025