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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

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UN Security Council Renews Libya Arms Embargo Ship Inspections Amid Global Disagreement

The United Nations Security Council has renewed authorization for UN member states to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya’s long-standing arms embargo, extending the mandate for another six months in…

Africa News Now November 26, 2025

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EU–AU Leaders Pledge Bigger Investments and Stronger Cooperation

Leaders from the European Union and African Union opened the seventh EU-AU summit in Luanda, Angola, on Monday, focusing on deepening political and economic cooperation under the theme “Promoting peace…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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EU–AU Summit Opens in Angola, Marking 25 Years of Partnership

The seventh annual European Union–African Union summit opened in Luanda, Angola, on Monday with leaders from both continents calling for stronger cooperation to tackle rising global tensions and deepen economic…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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Gambia Warns Exiled Ex-President Yahya Jammeh of Arrest if He Attempts Return

The Gambian government has issued a sharp warning to former president Yahya Jammeh, saying he will face arrest and prosecution if he attempts to return from exile next year. The…

Africa News Now October 29, 2025