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Questions Grow Over President Paul Biya’s Prolonged Absence from Cameroon

Growing uncertainty surrounds the prolonged absence of Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who has been outside the country for more than six weeks, fueling speculation about his health and raising fresh…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Senegal Backs Former President Macky Sall’s Bid for UN Secretary-General

Senegal has officially endorsed former President Macky Sall as its candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, signaling a major shift in policy by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's administration…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Nigeria and Ghana Condemn Anti-African Protests in South Africa, Seek AU Action

Nigeria and Ghana have jointly condemned what they described as "Afrophobic" protests targeting African migrants in South Africa, calling on the African Union (AU) to urgently address the growing wave…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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France Pressure Over Detention of Gabon’s Former Prime Minister During Nguema Visit

Pressure is mounting on France to raise concerns over the detention of Gabon's former Prime Minister and opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze as President Brice Oligui Nguema begins a three-day state…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Ghana Court Sentences NPP Chairman Wontumi to 20 Years for Illegal Mining

A High Court in Ghana has sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour after convicting him on multiple illegal mining offences…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio at the regional…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Gabon President Oligui Ngema Begins France Visit

Gabonese President Brice Oligui Ngema began a state visit to France on Monday, where talks with French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to focus on economic cooperation, security ties and…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Freezes Political Ties with Cape Verde Over Opposition Leader Case

Guinea-Bissau has suspended political relations with Cape Verde after accusing the island nation of interfering in its internal affairs following calls for the release of opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira.…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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Nigeria Completes Repatriation of 1,490 Citizens from South Africa Amid Xenophobia Concerns

Nigeria has completed the voluntary repatriation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following weeks of rising anti-immigrant sentiment, xenophobic attacks and protests targeting undocumented migrants, the Nigerian government has announced.…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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Burkina Faso Calls for African Union Reforms to Strengthen Sovereignty and Self-Reliance

Burkina Faso's Prime Minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, has called for wide-ranging reforms to the African Union (AU), urging the continental body to become more independent, strengthen its support for…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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Algeria Buries Orphanage Fire Victims as Investigation Continues

Algeria has laid to rest the 11 victims of a devastating fire that swept through an orphanage near the capital, Algiers, as authorities continue investigating the cause of the tragedy.…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026