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Expanded U.S. Anti-Abortion Policies Raise Concerns Over Women’s Health in Africa

The Trump administration's expanded restrictions on U.S. foreign aid for organizations linked to abortion services are fueling concerns among health experts and reproductive rights advocates, who warn the policy could…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Sudanese Court Sentences RSF Leader Hemedti to Death Over Darfur Atrocities

A Sudanese court has sentenced Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemedti, to death in absentia after convicting him of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide linked to atrocities…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026

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DR Congo Opposition Delays Nationwide Protests After African Union Mediation

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's opposition coalition, C64, has postponed nationwide anti-government protests following mediation efforts by the African Union, easing immediate fears of renewed violence in the country.…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Human Rights Watch Urges Global Action Over Tunisia’s Deepening Human Rights Crackdown

Human Rights Watch has called on the international community to publicly condemn what it describes as an escalating crackdown on political opponents, journalists and civil society in Tunisia, warning that…

Africa News Now July 8, 2026

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Kenyan Police Block Saba Saba Day Protest as Crackdown on Dissent Intensifies

Kenya police on Tuesday blocked a planned Saba Saba Day march in Nairobi, arresting several protesters and deploying heavy security as tensions grow over police conduct, economic hardship and concerns…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

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UN Human Rights Council Condemns Escalating RSF Violence in Sudan

The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution condemning the escalating violence by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied groups in and around the city…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

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Uganda Enacts Controversial Anti-Foreign Interference Law Amid Rights Concerns

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has signed a controversial new law aimed at preventing foreign interference in the country, despite mounting criticism from opposition groups, civil society organizations and human rights…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Burundi Court Frees Journalist Sandra Muhoza After Partial Acquittal

A Burundian appeals court has partially acquitted journalist Sandra Muhoza, leading to her release after nearly two years in detention a case that has intensified concerns about press freedom in…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

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Amnesty International Urges Ivory Coast to Free Protest Detainees After Disputed Election

Amnesty International has called on authorities in Ivory Coast to release dozens of people arrested during protests linked to the country’s October presidential election, citing concerns about arbitrary detentions. The…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Burundian Refugees Say Tanzania Is Forcing Them Out of Camps Amid Repatriation Drive

Thousands of refugees from Burundi living in camps in Tanzania say they are being forced to return home as authorities demolish houses, churches and other structures in the camps, raising…

Africa News Now March 7, 2026

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French Court Backs Partial Extradition of Senegalese Media Owner Madiambal Diagne

A French Court of Appeal has delivered a “partially favorable” ruling on the extradition request for Madiambal Diagne, a prominent Senegalese journalist and government critic wanted by authorities in Senegal.…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026