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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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

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Gabon Court Sentences Ali Bongo’s Wife and Son to 20 Years in Prison for Corruption

A Gabonese court has sentenced former First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin to 20 years in prison in absentia for large-scale corruption and embezzlement of…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Catholic Church Condemns Killings in Tanzania’s Post-Election Protests

The Catholic Church in Tanzania has condemned the killings of protesters during the country’s recent election-related unrest, urging the government to pursue justice and reconciliation rather than repression. Speaking during…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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How Tanzania forfeited its esteemed crown jewel as the peaceful political powerhouse of the region

Since achieving independence on December 9th, 1961, Tanzania has established itself as the island of peace in Africa. This esteemed reputation is largely credited to the Tanzanian populace, renowned for…

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South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 31.9% as Construction and Trade Drive Job Growth

South Africa’s unemployment rate fell to 31.9% in the third quarter of 2025, down from 33.2% in the previous quarter, according to new data released on Tuesday by Statistics South…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Tanzania Frees Four Opposition Leaders Amid Ongoing Unrest Over Disputed Election

Tanzanian authorities on Monday released four opposition figures, including John Heche, vice-chairman of the main opposition party CHADEMA, who had been detained for more than two weeks over alleged links…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025