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Cameroon on Edge as Protests Erupt Over Biya’s Re-Election and Crackdown Turns Deadly

Cameroon remains on edge after a disputed presidential election earlier this month handed another term to President Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-serving leader. At 92 years old, Biya has ruled for…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Tanzanians Vote Amid Political Tensions

Polling stations opened across Tanzania on Wednesday for a closely watched general election marked by tight security, opposition arrests, and concerns over democratic freedoms. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Africa’s only…

Africa News Now October 29, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Cameroon Unrest Deepens After Pual Biya’s Win

Cameroon entered its second day of unrest on Tuesday after the official declaration of President Paul Biya’s re-election sparked widespread protests, violent crackdowns, and growing international condemnation. Security forces flooded…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ivory Coast Awaits Results as Ouattara Seeks Controversial Fourth Term

Polls have closed and vote counting is underway in Ivory Coast’s presidential election, where incumbent President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a controversial fourth term amid growing political tension and voter…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Tanzanians Vote Amid Calls for Change, Boycotts, and Disillusionment

Tanzanians head to the polls on Wednesday to elect a president, members of parliament, and local councillors, in a tense vote overshadowed by opposition boycotts and growing frustration over economic…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Cameroon’s Top Court Clears Path for Biya’s Re-Election as Opposition Cries Foul

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on Wednesday dismissed all 10 petitions challenging the country’s October 12 presidential election, paving the way for the announcement of final results expected by Sunday. The petitioners…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ivorian Poet Speaks Truth to Power as Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term Amid Discontent

In the bustling streets of Abidjan, slam poet Placide Konan has become the voice of frustration for many young Ivorians. The 33-year-old performer uses his art to challenge President Alassane…

Africa News Now October 22, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Bobi Wine and Museveni Faces Off in Ugandan Election on January 15 2025

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has officially announced January 15, 2026, as the date for the country’s next general elections, where long-time leader President Yoweri Museveni will seek another term in office.…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Cameroon Election Sparks Protests as Biya Declared Winner with 53% of Votes

Eight days after Cameroon’s presidential election, the National Vote Counting Commission has released provisional results showing longtime leader Paul Biya in the lead with 53% of the vote, ahead of…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025