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CAR Deploys Troops With UN Support to Secure December Elections

The Central African Republic (CAR) has deployed additional troops to the remote Vakaga region as part of efforts to secure nationwide elections scheduled for 28 December, with logistical support from…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025

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Egypt Begins First Phase of Parliamentary Elections Amid Low Opposition Hopes

Egyptians began voting on Monday in the first phase of the country’s parliamentary elections, a process that will determine 568 seats in the House of Representatives through two rounds held…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Gambian Coalition Plans Protest Over Rejection of Diaspora Voting Rights

The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CPG) has announced its intention to hold a large-scale protest in response to the government’s recent rejection of diaspora voting rights. The group, which advocates…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf Elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has emerged victorious in the race to become the next Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, securing a significant political achievement for his country.…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025