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Hundreds Flee to Sudan as Fresh Fighting Erupts Between Ethiopian Army and Tigray Forces

Hundreds of civilians from Ethiopia's Tigray region have fled into neighboring Sudan after renewed fighting broke out between the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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Burkina Faso Army Chief Urges Greater Unity and Vigilance in Fight Against Armed Groups

Burkina Faso's Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Moussa Diallo, has called on the country's Defence and Security Forces (FDS) to strengthen unity, discipline, vigilance,…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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35 Killed in Sudan Army Drone Strike on Traditional Court Gathering in Darfur, Rights Group Says

At least 35 people were killed and dozens more injured after a drone strike reportedly carried out by the Sudanese army hit a traditional court gathering in North Darfur, according…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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Ghana Proposes Five-Year Presidential and Parliamentary Terms in Major Constitutional Reform

Ghana is set to embark on one of its most significant constitutional reform processes in decades after the government endorsed proposals to extend the terms of office for the president…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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Ghana Repatriates 1,000 More Citizens from South Africa.

The Government of Ghana has begun repatriating another 1,000 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa as anti-migrant violence and hostility toward foreign nationals continue to escalate in parts of the country.…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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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