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Gen Z Led Madagascar Protesters Calls for President’s Resignation

Tensions in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, flared again on Wednesday as security forces tightened their grip on the city to block a wave of anti-government protests. Police sealed off the city…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

EU Delegation Barred from Benghazi Over Protocol Breach, Libya Cites Diplomatic Violations

The European Commission confirmed on Wednesday that a "protocol issue" prevented a high-level EU delegation from meeting Libyan Arab Armed Forces officials in Benghazi, after the group was denied entry…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

ANN West Africa

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Takes Over ECOWAS Leadership from Nigeria’s Tinubu

In a significant leadership change, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Ethiopia’s PM Seeks Public Input on New Tigray Leader Amid Political Turmoil

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced plans to appoint a new leader for the conflict-ridden Tigray region, following the departure of interim President Getachew Reda amid internal power struggles…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigeria Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State Amid Security and Political Crisis

The Nigerian government has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers due to escalating security concerns and political instability.…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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Tigray Region Faces Renewed Tensions as Faction of TPLF Seizes Key Towns

Ethiopia’s Tigray region is witnessing an alarming escalation of violence and political unrest after a faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) seized control of two major towns, raising…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

South Sudan Denies Uganda’s Troop Deployment Amid Rising Tensions

South Sudan's government has firmly denied reports that Uganda had deployed special forces to the capital, Juba, in response to escalating political tensions within the country. The denial follows statements…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Libya to Open Bidding Round for Oil Exploration After 17-Year Pause Amid Ongoing Political Instability

Libya is preparing to hold its first oil exploration bidding round in nearly 17 years, a significant move aimed at revitalizing its oil sector. The announcement, made in a televised…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025

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Opposition Parties in Guinea Reject Government’s Delay in Elections, Demand Clear Electoral Calendar

Guinea’s political opposition has strongly criticized recent comments made by government spokesperson Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, who suggested that not all scheduled elections will be held this year. The remarks have…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

ANN West Africa

Yahya Jammeh Claims of a Return to Gambia Debunked

Henry Gomez, a presidential adviser in The Gambia, has strongly dismissed recent audio statements made by exiled former President Yahya Jammeh, calling them "empty rhetoric with no basis in reality."…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025