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Cameroon Post-Election Protests Leave Dozens Dead Amid Government Crackdown

Cameroon’s government on Wednesday reported that 16 people were killed and over 800 arrested during last month’s post-election protests. However, United Nations sources estimate at least 48 civilian deaths, while…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Tanzania Frees Four Opposition Leaders Amid Ongoing Unrest Over Disputed Election

Tanzanian authorities on Monday released four opposition figures, including John Heche, vice-chairman of the main opposition party CHADEMA, who had been detained for more than two weeks over alleged links…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Eswatini Faces Backlash After Accepting Second Batch of U.S. Deportees Amid Legal Challenge

The government of Eswatini has confirmed receiving a second group of 10 deportees from the United States, despite an ongoing court battle and mounting criticism from human rights groups. Authorities…

Africa News Now October 6, 2025

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Guinea Opposition Rejects Referendum as Junta Secures Path to Extend Power

Guinea’s opposition has denounced the results of a constitutional referendum that overwhelmingly backed changes seen as clearing the way for junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya to seek the presidency. According…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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Fuel Hike Sparks Deadly Protests in Angola as Public Anger Boils Over

At least four people were killed and more than 500 arrested in Angola’s capital, Luanda, after a taxi drivers' strike escalated into mass anti-government protests, police confirmed on Tuesday. The…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025

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Chad’s Succès Masra Ends Hunger Strike Amid Health Fears, Legal Team Denounces Rights Violations

Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succès Masra has ended his week-long hunger strike while in detention, following urgent medical advice amid deteriorating health. Masra, who heads the Les…

Africa News Now July 1, 2025

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Over 16,000 Irregular Migrants Expelled from Algeria to Niger Since April

Nigerien authorities have confirmed that more than 16,000 irregular African migrants have been expelled from Algeria to Niger between April and early June 2025, marking a sharp uptick in forced…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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M23 Rebels Executed 21 Civilians in Goma Amid Mounting Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of executing at least 21 civilians during a two-day killing spree in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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RSF Turns Sudan’s Largest Displacement Camp into Military Base, Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized and militarized Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur, once a refuge for over 300,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), converting it into a fortified…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Alaa Abdel Fattah’s Health Deteriorates After 50-Day Hunger Strike as Calls Mount for His Release

Jailed Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah is in deteriorating health after more than 50 days on a hunger strike, his family confirmed Tuesday, intensifying pressure on Egyptian authorities and the…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025