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Guinea-Bissau Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Guinea-Bissau has renewed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara territory following high-level diplomatic talks held in Rabat between the two countries’ foreign ministers. Guinea-Bissau’s Foreign Minister…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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France and Algeria Seek to Repair Ties During Justice Minister’s Visit to Algiers

France and Algeria are moving to restore diplomatic and judicial cooperation after months of strained relations, as French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin visited Algiers for high-level talks with Algerian officials.…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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Cape Verde Opposition Wins Parliamentary Election, Set to Form New Government

Cape Verde is heading for a major political transition after the opposition African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) won the country’s parliamentary elections, according to provisional results…

Africa News Now May 18, 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

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Djibouti’s President Guelleh Unveils New Cabinet After Re-Election Victory

Djibouti has announced a new 26-member government following the re-election of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, with women securing several key ministerial positions in the reshuffled cabinet. The appointments were confirmed…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Nigerian Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Sentenced to 75 Years for Corruption

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of laundering billions of naira linked to hydro-electric…

Africa News Now May 14, 2026

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Burkina Faso Junta Suspends 247 More NGOs in Expanding Crackdown on Civil Society

Burkina Faso’s military government has suspended 247 additional civil society organizations, deepening an ongoing crackdown that has now affected more than 900 associations since April. The latest decree, announced on…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

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Ghana MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong Detained at Amsterdam Airport Amid US-Led Investigation Reports

Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained by Dutch authorities at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, according to a statement from Ghana’s Parliament. Frimpong, who represents the Asante…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

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Museveni Begins Seventh Term as Attention Turns to Son Muhoozi and Uganda’s Succession Debate

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, extending his nearly four-decade rule and intensifying speculation over who could eventually succeed him with his son,…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Uganda and DR Congo Sign Six New Agreements to Boost Trade and Security Cooperation

Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed six new bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, security, tourism, and diplomacy as the two neighboring countries deepen regional…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign as South Africa Opens Impeachment Inquiry Over Farm Cash Scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will not resign despite Parliament moving forward with an impeachment inquiry linked to the controversial theft of cash hidden at his…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026