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EFCC Dismisses More Than 40 Staff Over Alleged Corruption, Financial Misconduct

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 employees over alleged corruption and financial misconduct since Ola Olukoyede became chairman in October 2023. Olukoyede disclosed the…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Tunisia Seeks Fairer EU Ties as Germany Pledges €100 Million in New Cooperation

Tunisia is pushing for a more balanced relationship with the European Union as President Kais Saied met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Tunis on Monday to discuss bilateral ties,…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Hichilema Sworn In for Second Term as Zambia’s Election Dispute Deepens

President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term, following a disputed election that has left his main challenger, Brian Mundubile, facing treason charges. Hichilema, 64, was…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Algeria Moves to Introduce Death Penalty for Deliberate Forest Fires

Algeria is moving to introduce the death penalty for people convicted of deliberately starting forest fires after a recent wave of blazes killed at least 12 people in the country’s…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Begins Counting Votes in Referendum on Presidential Powers

Ballot counting is under way in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voters took part in a constitutional referendum that could significantly strengthen presidential powers ahead of elections planned to restore civilian rule.…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Kenya Airport Strike Triggers Long Delays at Nairobi’s JKIA

Passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi faced lengthy delays on Sunday after air traffic controllers and airport workers resumed industrial action over unresolved labor disputes. The workers’…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Libya’s Rival Administrations Agree on Two-Year Roadmap to Elections

Libya’s rival political administrations have agreed on a roadmap aimed at holding nationwide elections within the next two years, in a move intended to end the country’s long-running political division.…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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São Tomé’s Colonial Plantations Gain UNESCO Status as Restoration Plans Begin

The historic plantation estates of São Tomé and Príncipe are receiving renewed attention after six former roças were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, opening new possibilities for preservation…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

ANN West Africa

Niger Mutiny Crushed After 24 Hours of Unrest as Russia Backs Government Forces

Niger’s military government says it has regained control of a key military base in the capital, Niamey, after a nearly 24-hour mutiny by soldiers exposed growing tensions within the country’s…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Lesotho’s Male Midwives Challenge Tradition as Maternal Deaths Remain High

In Lesotho, male midwives are becoming an increasingly familiar presence in maternity wards, helping provide essential care in rural communities where shortages of health workers remain a major challenge. At…

Africa News Now August 30, 2026

ANN West Africa

Guinea-Bissau Votes on Constitution That Could Expand Presidential Powers

Voters in military-ruled Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday in a constitutional referendum that could significantly strengthen the powers of the presidency ahead of planned elections to restore civilian…

Africa News Now August 30, 2026