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Guinea-Bissau to Hold Constitutional Referendum on Expanding Presidential Powers

Guinea-Bissau's military-led transitional government has announced that a constitutional referendum will be held on August 30, asking citizens to vote on sweeping reforms that would significantly expand the powers of…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

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Senegal’s President Faye Moves to Form New Party as Rift With Sonko Deepens

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is preparing to launch a new political party, signaling an increasingly public split with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as political tensions grow ahead of local elections…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Tanzania Arrests Dozens Ahead of Planned Pro-Democracy Protests

Tanzania has arrested dozens of people ahead of planned Anti-Government protests, as authorities intensify a nationwide security crackdown amid growing calls for democratic reforms and the release of jailed opposition…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Egypt Set to Receive $1.7 Billion EU Financial Support Amid Economic Reform Drive

Egypt is expected to receive a $1.7 billion financial assistance package from the European Union within days, marking the next phase of a broader €5 billion (about $5.7 billion) macro-financial…

Africa News Now July 5, 2026

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Nigeria and US Forces Kill Three Senior ISWAP Commanders in Joint Anti-Terror Operation

Nigeria says its military, working alongside the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), has killed three senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in a series of coordinated…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

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Somaliland to Open First Embassy in Jerusalem After Israeli Recognition

Somaliland has announced plans to open its first-ever embassy in Jerusalem following formal recognition by Israel, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough for the self-declared republic and deepening ties between the…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

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Nigeria’s Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Arrested After 75-Year Corruption Sentence

Former Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has been arrested days after being sentenced to 75 years in prison over corruption charges linked to major electricity projects, the country’s anti-graft…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

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Rwanda Tightens Congo Border Controls as Deadly Ebola Outbreak Spreads

Authorities in Rwanda have intensified health screenings and tightened border controls with Democratic Republic of the Congo following a worsening Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain of the…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

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Uganda Quarantines Over 100 People as Authorities Contain Rare Ebola Outbreak

Health authorities in Uganda have placed more than 100 people under quarantine following an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, as officials intensify efforts to prevent…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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Togo Introduces Visa-Free Entry for All African Travelers

Togo has announced a major change to its immigration policy by granting visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries in a move aimed at strengthening regional integration and boosting…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Guinea-Bissau has renewed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara territory following high-level diplomatic talks held in Rabat between the two countries’ foreign ministers. Guinea-Bissau’s Foreign Minister…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026