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Tunisia Seeks Fairer EU Ties as Germany Pledges €100 Million in New Cooperation

Tunisia is pushing for a more balanced relationship with the European Union as President Kais Saied met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Tunis on Monday to discuss bilateral ties,…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Hichilema Sworn In for Second Term as Zambia’s Election Dispute Deepens

President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term, following a disputed election that has left his main challenger, Brian Mundubile, facing treason charges. Hichilema, 64, was…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Morocco Tightens Ceuta Border Security After Fresh Calls for Mass Migrant Crossing

Morocco has tightened security along its border with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after social media calls for another mass crossing on August 15, weeks after an unprecedented influx left…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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Morocco Confirms 11 Migrant Deaths in Ceuta Crossing as Death Toll Dispute Deepens

Morocco has confirmed that 11 migrants died while attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week, sharply contrasting with Spanish estimates that place the death toll at at…

Africa News Now August 3, 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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EU Bans Sudanese Gold Imports to Cut Off War Financing

The European Union has imposed a ban on the purchase, import and transfer of gold from Sudan as part of new measures aimed at reducing the financial resources fueling the…

Africa News Now July 14, 2026

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Russia Offers Mozambique Support in Fight Against Cabo Delgado Insurgency

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged Moscow's support to Mozambique in its fight against an Islamist insurgency in the gas-rich northern province of Cabo Delgado. Speaking during a visit…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

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Togo Unveils Sahel Strategy, Positions Itself as Bridge Between ECOWAS and AES

Togo has launched a new geopolitical and security strategy aimed at addressing instability in the Sahel and improving dialogue between regional blocs, during a high-level summit in Lomé. The meeting…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Uncertainty Deepens as Bazoum’s Presidential Term Ends in Detention

The official presidential term of Niger’s ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum is set to end on April 2, 2026, but his continued detention by the military junta has left his legal…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

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Burkina Faso Urges Reform of OACPS to Tackle Security and Global Challenges

Burkina Faso has called for sweeping reforms of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to strengthen its relevance in addressing global crises, during the bloc’s 11th summit…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Kenya to Appeal Court Suspension of EU Trade Deal Amid Regional Dispute

Kenya announced on Wednesday that it will appeal a court ruling suspending its trade agreement with the European Union (EU), the Ministry of Trade confirmed. The East African Court of…

Africa News Now November 27, 2025