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Burkina Faso Junta Bans Political Parties, Tightens Grip on Power

Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has approved a sweeping bill banning all political parties, a move widely seen as strengthening the control of the military government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré.…

Africa News Now February 10, 2026

West Africa

Ghanaian Sues Government, FBI Over Alleged Torture and Unlawful Arrest

Frederick Kumi, a 27-year-old Ghanaian known as Abu Trica, has filed a human rights lawsuit at the High Court in Accra against the Government of Ghana and the U.S. Federal…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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US House Backs AGOA Extension, but South Africa’s Eligibility Faces Scrutiny

The US House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three years, preserving duty-free access to American markets for more than 30…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Tunisia Finally Frees Aid Workers Tried for Assisting Migrants

Tunisian authorities have released six humanitarian workers who were on trial for allegedly helping migrants, ending more than 20 months of detention for some of the accused, according to their…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

ANN Central Africa

UNICEF Warns of Surge in Sexual Violence Against Children at DR Congo Displacement Camp

UNICEF has raised alarm over a sharp rise in sexual violence against children at the Rhoo displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that years of conflict and…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

ANN Central Africa

CAR Deploys Troops With UN Support to Secure December Elections

The Central African Republic (CAR) has deployed additional troops to the remote Vakaga region as part of efforts to secure nationwide elections scheduled for 28 December, with logistical support from…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Sudan Tops Global Humanitarian Crisis Watchlist Amid Worsening Civil War

Sudan has once again been ranked the world’s most urgent humanitarian crisis, topping the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) 2026 Emergency Watchlist for the third consecutive year. The list, released on…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Former Congolese Rebel Leader Sentenced to 30 Years in Landmark French War Crimes Trial

A French court on Tuesday sentenced former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in prison for complicity in crimes against humanity during the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2002–2003…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Nine African Migrants Die from Freezing Temperatures in Morocco’s Border

Moroccan authorities and human rights groups are investigating the deaths of nine African migrants found frozen near the Algeria-Morocco border. Seven men and two women were discovered in Ras Asfour,…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Botswana Investigates Young Men Recruited for Ukraine Conflict Amid Growing African Risk

Botswana authorities are investigating the case of two young men, aged 19 and 20, who were allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine under false pretenses. Officials in Gaborone say the…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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Crisis in Eastern Congo Leaves Pregnant Women Struggling for Care

In eastern Congo, pregnant women face mounting dangers as conflict and the suspension of free maternity care leave many without access to safe deliveries. Irene Nabudeba, expecting her next child…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025