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Libya Intelligence Chief Killed in Benghazi Bombing as Security Fears Grow

Senior commanders of Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) gathered in Benghazi on Tuesday for the funeral of Major General Fawzi al-Mansouri, the force’s military intelligence chief, who was killed…

Africa News Now August 12, 2026

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Zambia Votes as Economy and Youth Unemployment Dominate Election

Zambians go to the polls on Thursday in the country’s eighth general election since the return to multiparty democracy in 1991, with the economy, jobs and the cost of living…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Côte d’Ivoire and Mauritania Seek Stronger Economic and Security Ties

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani held talks in Abidjan on Tuesday as the two West African countries seek to deepen bilateral cooperation and…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Sierra Leone Parliament Approves Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2028 Election

Sierra Leone’s Parliament has approved a major constitutional reform package that will change the country’s electoral system ahead of the 2028 presidential election, despite strong opposition from the main opposition…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Move to Harmonize Energy and Mining Policies

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have opened a high-level meeting in Ouagadougou to coordinate their policies on energy, mining and oil as the three countries deepen economic integration under the…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Zambia Election: Hichilema Targets Youth Vote as Campaign Enters Final Stretch

With Zambia’s presidential election just days away, President Hakainde Hichilema is intensifying his campaign, making a direct appeal to young voters who could play a decisive role in Thursday’s vote.…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Sierra Leone’s Bio Pushes Parliament to Approve Controversial Electoral Reforms

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has urged Parliament to approve a disputed constitutional reform package that would change the way presidential and parliamentary elections are conducted ahead of the…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Tanzania Resumes Tundu Lissu Treason Trial After Five-Month Halt

Tanzania has resumed the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, ending a five-month suspension of proceedings in a case that has become a major test of the country’s political…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Chad’s Déby Announces Presidential Pardons as Calls for National Reconciliation Grow

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has announced plans to pardon several convicted citizens as part of efforts to promote national reconciliation and strengthen social cohesion. The president made the…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Zambia Heads to Polls as Hichilema Faces Rising Opposition Challenge

Zambians will vote on Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms have translated into meaningful improvements in everyday life. About 8.8…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Senegal Begins ECOWAS Mediation to Restore Constitutional Rule in Guinea-Bissau

Senegal has formally begun its role as ECOWAS mediator in Guinea-Bissau, with a high-level delegation arriving in Bissau to help accelerate the country’s return to constitutional government. The mission, led…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026