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Kenyan Activists Blame Government Over Besigye’s Detention, Plan Protests

Kenyan and Ugandan activists are demanding answers from Nairobi over the transfer of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye from Kenya to Uganda, as concerns grow over his deteriorating health. The…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Approves Constitution Giving President More Powers Ahead of December Election

Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved sweeping constitutional changes that significantly expand presidential powers, according to provisional results from the National Electoral Commission. About 70% of voters backed the new constitution…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Madagascar Ex-Senate Chief Sentenced to 10 Years Over Deadly Protest Crackdown

Madagascar’s former Senate president, Richard Ravalomanana, has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labor after being convicted of complicity in murder and complicity in causing bodily harm during last…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Hichilema Sworn In for Second Term as Zambia’s Election Dispute Deepens

President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term, following a disputed election that has left his main challenger, Brian Mundubile, facing treason charges. Hichilema, 64, was…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

ANN West Africa

Guinea-Bissau Begins Counting Votes in Referendum on Presidential Powers

Ballot counting is under way in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voters took part in a constitutional referendum that could significantly strengthen presidential powers ahead of elections planned to restore civilian rule.…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Libya’s Rival Administrations Agree on Two-Year Roadmap to Elections

Libya’s rival political administrations have agreed on a roadmap aimed at holding nationwide elections within the next two years, in a move intended to end the country’s long-running political division.…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Votes on Constitution That Could Expand Presidential Powers

Voters in military-ruled Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday in a constitutional referendum that could significantly strengthen the powers of the presidency ahead of planned elections to restore civilian…

Africa News Now August 30, 2026

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Uganda Drops Investigation Into Former Speaker Anita Among

Uganda has dropped investigations into former Parliament Speaker Anita Among, months after security agencies searched her properties and seized luxury vehicles during a probe into alleged corruption and illicit wealth.…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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Sudanese Opposition Groups Reject Burhan’s National Dialogue Plan in Addis Ababa

Sudanese political parties and civil society organizations opposed to the country’s war have rejected General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s proposed national dialogue, saying the initiative cannot deliver peace while fighting continues.…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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Tanzania Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi Resigns After Less Than a Year in Office

Tanzania’s Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office, less than 10 months after taking the position, in a move that comes amid reports of growing differences with President Samia Suluhu…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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Kagame Calls FDLR Disarmament Efforts “Superficial” as DR Congo Peace Talks Continue

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has criticized recent efforts to disarm the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), describing them as “superficial” and warning that Rwanda will remain concerned…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026