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Gambia Warns Exiled Ex-President Yahya Jammeh of Arrest if He Attempts Return

The Gambian government has issued a sharp warning to former president Yahya Jammeh, saying he will face arrest and prosecution if he attempts to return from exile next year. The…

Africa News Now October 29, 2025

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Kenya Seizes Over One Tonne of Meth in Major High-Seas Drug Bust

Kenyan authorities have carried out one of the country’s largest-ever narcotics seizures, intercepting more than one tonne of crystal methamphetamine in a high-seas operation backed by INTERPOL. Six crew members…

Africa News Now October 29, 2025

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Senegal’s Parliament Blocks Treason Motion Against Former President Macky Sall

Senegal’s National Assembly has rejected a motion seeking to charge former president Macky Sall with high treason, halting a push by lawmakers to hold him accountable for alleged financial misconduct…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Mali Court Jails Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara Over Social Media Post

A court in Bamako has sentenced former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara to one year in prison for a social media post deemed critical of the ruling military government. The…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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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