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Questions Grow Over President Paul Biya’s Prolonged Absence from Cameroon

Growing uncertainty surrounds the prolonged absence of Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who has been outside the country for more than six weeks, fueling speculation about his health and raising fresh…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Madagascar’s Military Regime Forms Civilian Cabinet Amid Calls for Stability

Madagascar’s new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has unveiled a 29-member transitional cabinet that includes several outspoken critics of ousted president Andry Rajoelina, signaling an attempt to balance power and…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Col Michael Randrianirina Sworn In as Madagascar’s New Leader After Military Takeover

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been officially sworn in as Madagascar’s new president, just days after a military takeover that ended weeks of unrest in the island nation. At a ceremony…

Africa News Now October 19, 2025

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Morocco’s Gen Z Protests Over Corruption and Public Services Turns Deadly

Morocco’s largest anti-government demonstrations in years entered their fifth night on Wednesday, leaving two people dead as anger over corruption, poverty, and failing public services continues to spread across the…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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DRC Court to Deliver Verdict in Joseph Kabila’s Historic War Crimes Trial Amid Explosive New Evidence

The High Military Court in Kinshasa will deliver its verdict on Friday in the landmark war crimes trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila, after delaying…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

ANN West Africa

Gambia Auditor General Modou Ceesay Removed

The Gambia’s political tensions deepened on Monday after plain-clothes police forcibly removed Auditor General Momodou Ceesay from his office, sparking outrage and fresh protests against President Adama Barrow’s government. Ceesay,…

Africa News Now September 16, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Cameroon’s Ruling Party in Crisis as Biya Succession Debate Sparks Political Unrest

Cameroon’s ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) is facing unprecedented internal division over the potential candidacy of 91-year-old President Paul Biya in the October 2025 elections, raising fears of a…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

ANN West Africa

Human Rights Watch Accuses Burkina Faso Government Over Fulani Civilians Killings.

At least 100 ethnic Fulani civilians were killed by Burkina Faso’s military and allied pro-government militias in a series of deadly attacks between late February and early April near the…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Focused on Reforms Yet Undecided on 2026 Re-Election Bid

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said he has not yet decided whether he will seek re-election in 2026, stressing that his immediate priorities are national security, economic growth, and…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

ANN West Africa

ECOWAS Activates Standby Force to Combat Insecurity and Tackle Regional Terrorism

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step towards addressing the growing security challenges in the region by activating its Standby Force, a move aimed…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Gabon’s Military Leader Brice Oligui Nguema Announces Candidacy for April Presidential Election

Almost two years after leading a coup to end more than five decades of Bongo family rule, Gabon’s military leader, Brice Oligui Nguema, has announced his intention to run in…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025