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Djibouti Parliament Scraps Presidential Age Limit, Clearing Path for Guelleh’s Sixth Term

Djibouti’s parliament voted unanimously on Sunday to abolish the presidential age limit, paving the way for 77-year-old President Ismail Omar Guelleh to seek re-election in 2026 and potentially extend his…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Ivory Coast Awaits Results as Ouattara Seeks Controversial Fourth Term

Polls have closed and vote counting is underway in Ivory Coast’s presidential election, where incumbent President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a controversial fourth term amid growing political tension and voter…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Madagascar’s Ousted President Andry Rajoelina Stripped of Citizenship

Madagascar’s new military-led government has officially revoked the citizenship of ousted President Andry Rajoelina, deepening his political downfall just a week after his removal from power. The decree, signed by…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Hope and Hardship: Madagascar’s Youth Wait for Change After Military Coup

For 20-year-old accounting student Donah Falia, the military takeover that toppled Madagascar’s president last week has changed little in his daily life. The water still runs only at night if…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Morocco Unveils $83 Billion 2026 Budget Focused on Health, Education, and Inequality

Morocco has unveiled a 760 billion dirham ($83 billion) draft budget for 2026 a 5.5% increase from last year with major investments aimed at addressing public discontent over health and…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Amnesty Warns of Growing Repression Ahead of Tanzania’s October Elections

Tanzania’s upcoming October 29 general election faces serious credibility concerns, with Amnesty International warning that the polls “risk becoming a procedural affair devoid of legitimacy” amid escalating repression of the…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Morocco’s Gen Z Protesters Return to Rabat Streets, Renewing Calls for Reform

After a 10-day pause, Morocco’s youth-led protest movement returned to the streets of Rabat on Saturday, as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside parliament to demand sweeping reforms in education, healthcare,…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025

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Col Michael Randrianirina Sworn In as Madagascar’s New Leader After Military Takeover

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been officially sworn in as Madagascar’s new president, just days after a military takeover that ended weeks of unrest in the island nation. At a ceremony…

Africa News Now October 19, 2025

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South Sudan Trial of Riek Machar Sparks Fears for Fragile Peace Deal

The high profile trial of South Sudan’s suspended Vice President Riek Machar has raised fresh alarm about the country’s fragile stability and the future of its peace process. Machar, who…

Africa News Now September 26, 2025

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Chad’s Parliament Approves Extension of Presidential Term to Seven Years

Chad’s National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments that extend the presidential term from five to seven years, renewable, while also lengthening the mandate of deputies to six years to…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Senegal Raises $644 Million in Oversubscribed Bond Sale Amid Debt Concerns

Senegal’s government has successfully raised 364 billion CFA francs ($644 million) through its second bond issuance of 2025, surpassing its initial target of 300 billion CFA by more than 21%,…

Africa News Now July 17, 2025