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Kenyan Activists Blame Government Over Besigye’s Detention, Plan Protests

Kenyan and Ugandan activists are demanding answers from Nairobi over the transfer of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye from Kenya to Uganda, as concerns grow over his deteriorating health. The…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Approves Constitution Giving President More Powers Ahead of December Election

Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved sweeping constitutional changes that significantly expand presidential powers, according to provisional results from the National Electoral Commission. About 70% of voters backed the new constitution…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Madagascar Ex-Senate Chief Sentenced to 10 Years Over Deadly Protest Crackdown

Madagascar’s former Senate president, Richard Ravalomanana, has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labor after being convicted of complicity in murder and complicity in causing bodily harm during last…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Xi Jinping Visits Egypt as China and Cairo Deepen Strategic Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, his first trip to Egypt in a decade, as Beijing and Cairo seek closer economic and…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

ANN West Africa

IMF Agrees to New $2.2 Billion Program for Senegal as Debt Crisis Deepens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Senegal on a $2.2 billion, 36-month financing program aimed at restoring economic stability and putting the country’s debt on…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

ANN West Africa

EFCC Dismisses More Than 40 Staff Over Alleged Corruption, Financial Misconduct

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 employees over alleged corruption and financial misconduct since Ola Olukoyede became chairman in October 2023. Olukoyede disclosed the…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

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

ANN Northern Africa

Algeria Moves to Introduce Death Penalty for Deliberate Forest Fires

Algeria is moving to introduce the death penalty for people convicted of deliberately starting forest fires after a recent wave of blazes killed at least 12 people in the country’s…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

ANN West Africa

Guinea-Bissau Begins Counting Votes in Referendum on Presidential Powers

Ballot counting is under way in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voters took part in a constitutional referendum that could significantly strengthen presidential powers ahead of elections planned to restore civilian rule.…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenya Airport Strike Triggers Long Delays at Nairobi’s JKIA

Passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi faced lengthy delays on Sunday after air traffic controllers and airport workers resumed industrial action over unresolved labor disputes. The workers’…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026