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Four Killed as Fuel Price Protests Disrupt Transport Across Kenya

At least four people have died during nationwide transport protests in Kenya after a sharp rise in fuel prices triggered widespread demonstrations and paralyzed movement in several major cities. The…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Russia and Equatorial Guinea Strengthen Defence Ties During Moscow Talks

Russia and Equatorial Guinea have reaffirmed plans to deepen defense and security cooperation following high-level talks between their foreign ministers in Moscow. Equatorial Guinea’s Foreign Minister Simeon Oyono Esono Angue…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Cape Verde Opposition Wins Parliamentary Election, Set to Form New Government

Cape Verde is heading for a major political transition after the opposition African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) won the country’s parliamentary elections, according to provisional results…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Uganda Enacts Controversial Anti-Foreign Interference Law Amid Rights Concerns

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has signed a controversial new law aimed at preventing foreign interference in the country, despite mounting criticism from opposition groups, civil society organizations and human rights…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Djibouti’s President Guelleh Unveils New Cabinet After Re-Election Victory

Djibouti has announced a new 26-member government following the re-election of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, with women securing several key ministerial positions in the reshuffled cabinet. The appointments were confirmed…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Ghana Remains Africa’s Fourth Largest IMF Debtor Despite Improving Debt Outlook

Ghana has retained its position as the fourth-largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Africa, with its outstanding obligations rising to Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 2.72 billion, equivalent…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Dangote Expands Ethiopia Investment With $4 Billion Fertilizer Project Push

Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has strengthened his company’s investment footprint in Ethiopia following a weekend visit focused on advancing a multi-billion-dollar fertilizer project in the country’s Somali region. The…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Nigerian Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Sentenced to 75 Years for Corruption

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of laundering billions of naira linked to hydro-electric…

Africa News Now May 14, 2026

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Macron Backs African-Led Solutions to Continent’s Security Crises

French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s support for African-led responses to political and security challenges across the continent during a high-level meeting at the headquarters of the African Union…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

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Sarkozy Faces Fresh Seven-Year Jail Request in Libya Campaign Funding Appeal

French prosecutors have asked an appeals court to sentence former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to seven years in prison over allegations that his 2007 presidential campaign received illegal funding from…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

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Gabon Moves to Increase Control of Mining Sector with Planned Stake in Eramet

The Gabonese government has announced plans to acquire a stake in French mining company Eramet, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen national control over the country’s natural resources…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026