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Uganda Denies Plans for Internet Shutdown Ahead of January Elections

Ugandan authorities have denied plans to shut down the internet during next week’s general elections, pushing back against opposition claims that access will be cut to limit mobilization and control…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Amnesty Accuses Uganda of Crackdown Ahead of January Elections

Amnesty International has accused Ugandan security forces of torture, arbitrary arrests, and violent crackdowns as the country prepares for elections on January 15. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who has ruled…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Equatorial Guinea Moves Capital from Malabo to Ciudad de La Paz

Equatorial Guinea has officially changed its capital from Malabo to Ciudad de La Paz, the government announced through a presidential decree. Malabo, located on Bioko Island, has served as the…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Guinea’s Supreme Court Confirms Doumbouya’s Landslide Election Victory

Guinea’s Supreme Court on Sunday officially validated junta leader Mamady Doumbouya’s victory in the country’s December 28 presidential election, confirming he won 86.72% of the vote. The ruling upholds provisional…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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CAR Deploys Troops With UN Support to Secure December Elections

The Central African Republic (CAR) has deployed additional troops to the remote Vakaga region as part of efforts to secure nationwide elections scheduled for 28 December, with logistical support from…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025

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DRC Opposition Decries Arrest of Former Presidential Candidate Emmanuel Shadary

Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have condemned the arrest of Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, a former presidential candidate and senior opposition figure, describing it as politically…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Sudan Tops Global Humanitarian Crisis Watchlist Amid Worsening Civil War

Sudan has once again been ranked the world’s most urgent humanitarian crisis, topping the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) 2026 Emergency Watchlist for the third consecutive year. The list, released on…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Central African Republic Nears Election Date as Key Voting Materials Arrive in Bangui

Preparations for the Central African Republic’s general elections, scheduled for 28 December 2025, moved forward with the arrival of a large consignment of sensitive electoral materials in the capital, Bangui.…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Modi Visits Ethiopia to Deepen Strategic and Economic Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries. He held talks with…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Benin Jails 30 Soldiers Over Failed December Coup, Fugitive Leader Fleeing to Togo

Benin has jailed 30 individuals, mostly soldiers, in connection with the failed coup attempt that shook the country on 7 December, AFP reports. During the attempt, the rebels briefly took…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Head Holds Talks in Riyadh Amid Ongoing Conflict

Sudan’s transitional Sovereignty Council president, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arrived in Riyadh on Monday for high-level talks with Saudi officials, part of ongoing efforts to broker peace in Sudan’s ongoing civil…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025