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South Sudan Army Recaptures Akobo as Fighting Raises Fears of Renewed Civil War

Government forces in South Sudan say they have recaptured the town of Akobo from opposition fighters, marking the latest escalation in clashes that threaten to push the country back toward…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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South Africa Summons US Ambassador Over Criticism of Racial Policies and Court Rulings

The government of South Africa has summoned the new United States ambassador, Brent Bozell, to explain what officials described as “undiplomatic remarks” about the country’s racial policies and court decisions.…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Senegal Parliament Approves Tougher Law Increasing Prison Terms for Same-Sex Relations

Lawmakers in Senegal have passed a controversial bill that doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations to 10 years, intensifying the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ people. The legislation, approved…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Israeli Billionaire to Pay $30 Billion to Settle Dutch Corruption Probe Over DR Congo Mining Deals

A former holding company linked to Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler has agreed to pay $30 billion to settle a corruption investigation in the Netherlands involving mining deals in the Democratic…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Gabon Seeks New IMF Loan to Support Economic Reforms

Gabon has formally requested a new financial arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the oil-producing Central African nation looks to stabilize its economy and strengthen fiscal management. IMF…

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Amnesty International Urges Ivory Coast to Free Protest Detainees After Disputed Election

Amnesty International has called on authorities in Ivory Coast to release dozens of people arrested during protests linked to the country’s October presidential election, citing concerns about arbitrary detentions. The…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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South Africa Deploys Soldiers to Support Police in Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

South Africa has begun deploying soldiers to assist police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining, with troops appearing on the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday. The first major deployment…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Fears of Renewed War in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region as Civilians Begin to Flee

Tensions are rising once again in northern Ethiopia, where fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray Region are prompting civilians to flee even before fighting begins. In the regional capital…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

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Ghana Swears in New Citizens as Diaspora Reconnection Efforts Continue

Ghana has officially welcomed a new group of citizens after they took the oath of allegiance at a swearing-in ceremony held in Accra on Monday, highlighting the country’s ongoing effort…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

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Madagascar’s Military Leader Dissolves Government Amid Pressure Over Democratic Transition

Madagascar’s military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, has unexpectedly dissolved the country’s government, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet in a move that could reshape the island nation’s political transition.…

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Ghana Urges Commonwealth to Condemn Attack on Its UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Ghana has called on the Commonwealth of Nations to strongly condemn a missile strike that injured four Ghanaian peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon. Speaking at a Commonwealth meeting in London…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026