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Tanzania’s Post-Election Violence Threatens International Funding, Says President

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan warned on Tuesday that the unrest following the country’s disputed October election could damage its access to international loans and aid. Speaking at the swearing-in…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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Tanzanian President Faces Scrutiny After Appointing Daughter and Son-in-Law to Cabinet

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has come under renewed public scrutiny after appointing her daughter and son-in-law to senior government positions during a major cabinet reshuffle announced on Monday, 17…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

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Madagascar’s Transitional Leader Outlines Two-Year Path to Elections in First National Address

Madagascar’s transitional leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has delivered his first national address nearly a month after being sworn in as the country’s “president of the foundation.” The pre-recorded broadcast, filmed…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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DR Congo Produces First 1,000 Tonnes of Traceable Artisanal Cobalt in Push for Ethical Mining

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced the production of its first 1,000 metric tonnes of fully traceable artisanal cobalt, marking a major step toward reforming one of the…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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South Africa Grants Entry to 130 Palestinian Travelers After Humanitarian Intervention

South African authorities on Wednesday allowed 130 Palestinian travelers to enter the country after initially being barred due to irregularities in their travel documents. The group of 153 arrived on…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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CAR Constitutional Court Reviews Bid to Disqualify President Touadéra Ahead of December Election

The Central African Republic’s Constitutional Court has begun examining a controversial petition seeking to bar President Faustin-Archange Touadéra from running in the December 28, 2025 presidential election, adding new tensions…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Mali Dismisses Fears of Islamist Advance on Bamako, Says Security Situation “Under Control”

Mali’s Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has dismissed reports suggesting that Islamist militants are close to capturing the capital, calling such claims “far-fetched” and “disconnected from reality.” Speaking at the BAMEX’25…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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South Sudan President Salva Kiir Ousts Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel Amid Rising Tensions

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, stripping him of his party and military positions in a major shake-up of the country’s leadership. The dismissal…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Nigeria Suspends Planned 15% Fuel Import Duty Amid Public Concerns

Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria has reversed its decision to implement a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed on Thursday,…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Ivorian President Ouattara Chairs First Cabinet Meeting After Fourth-Term Re-Election

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara on Wednesday convened his first Council of Ministers meeting following his re-election for a fourth five-year term in the October 25 presidential vote. Speaking…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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AU Warns Africa’s $1.8 Trillion Debt Crisis

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has sounded the alarm over Africa’s growing debt crisis, warning that mounting repayments are crippling development and deepening economic inequality…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025