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Togo Opposition Demands Return to Previous Constitution Amid Mounting Political Tensions

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Vogan, Togo, on Saturday to demand the restoration of the country's previous constitution, intensifying opposition to constitutional reforms that shifted executive power and extended President…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Fears Grow in Sudan as Army’s Reliance on Militias Raises Risk of Another Conflict

Sudanese civilians and analysts are warning that the country's military may be repeating the mistakes that led to the devastating civil war by increasingly relying on powerful allied militias to…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Uganda Nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General Race

Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu as its candidate for the position of United Nations secretary-general, making him the seventh contender in the race to succeed António Guterres…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Tunisians Demand President Kais Saied’s Resignation

Thousands of Tunisians marched through the streets of Tunis on Saturday, demanding the resignation of President Kais Saied as the country marked five years since he suspended parliament and dramatically…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Germany Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with Nigeria as Global Rivalries Reshape Africa Partnerships

Germany is seeking to deepen economic and strategic ties with Nigeria as Berlin looks to expand partnerships across Africa amid rising global competition and growing geopolitical tensions involving the United…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Burkina Faso’s Traoré Dismisses Coup Rumours, Reasserts Control Over Military Government

Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has publicly dismissed speculation of internal divisions within the ruling junta, insisting he remains firmly in control of the country and warning that…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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ECOWAS Moves Closer to ECO Single Currency With Phased Rollout Planned for 2027

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited ECO single currency in 2027, with leaders signaling that the common currency will likely…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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DR Congo Opposition Suspends Protests as National Dialogue Begins

Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have postponed planned nationwide protests after President Félix Tshisekedi agreed to launch a national dialogue aimed at easing growing political…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Liberia Seizes Nearly Four Tonnes of Cocaine in Record US$317 Million Drug Bust

Liberian authorities have seized 3,971 kilograms (3.97 tonnes) of cocaine worth an estimated US$317 million during a raid on a suspected drug storage facility near the capital, Monrovia, marking the…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Uganda Launches Emergency Food Aid for Drought-Hit Karamoja Region

Uganda has launched an emergency food relief programme for the drought-stricken Karamoja region, where prolonged dry conditions have caused widespread crop failures and intensified hunger among vulnerable communities. The government…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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UNAIDS Chief Urges Africa to Increase Domestic Health Funding Amid Declining Foreign Aid

The Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has called for a fundamental shift in how African countries finance healthcare, urging governments to reduce their dependence on foreign aid and invest…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026