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Tanzania Frees Four Opposition Leaders Amid Ongoing Unrest Over Disputed Election

Tanzanian authorities on Monday released four opposition figures, including John Heche, vice-chairman of the main opposition party CHADEMA, who had been detained for more than two weeks over alleged links…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Somaliland Rejects Somalia’s Visas, Tightens Control Over Borders and Airspace

Somaliland has announced that visas and travel permits issued by Somalia are no longer valid for entry into its territory, escalating tensions between the self-declared republic and Mogadishu. In a…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Gabon’s Former First Lady and Son Tried in Absentia on Corruption Charges

Gabon’s former First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin went on trial in absentia on Monday, accused of embezzling public funds and abusing presidential power during…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Egypt Begins First Phase of Parliamentary Elections Amid Low Opposition Hopes

Egyptians began voting on Monday in the first phase of the country’s parliamentary elections, a process that will determine 568 seats in the House of Representatives through two rounds held…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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AU Chief Urges Global Action as Mali’s Security Crisis Deepens

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has voiced “deep concern” over Mali’s rapidly worsening security situation, urging coordinated international action to counter the escalating jihadist violence…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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Angola Marks 50 Years of Independence Amid Ongoing Economic Hardship

Angola is marking the 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal this Tuesday, November 11, reflecting on both the triumph of liberation and the persistent challenges that continue to shape…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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Cameroon Opposition Leader Rejects Biya’s Re-Election, Gives 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Arrests

Cameroon’s main opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has rejected the results of the country’s recent presidential election and issued a 48-hour ultimatum to President Paul Biya’s government to release all…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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Museveni Admits Arrest of Missing Kenyan Activists After Five Weeks

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has for the first time confirmed that two missing Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were arrested and detained by Ugandan authorities for over a…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Begins Three-Day State Visit to Ghana to Deepen Economic and Technological Ties

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, November 3, formally welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the Jubilee House in Accra, marking the start of a three-day state visit aimed…

Africa News Now November 4, 2025

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Guinea’s Coup Leader Mamadi Doumbouya Enters Presidential Race, Breaking Promise to Hand Over Power

Guinea’s military ruler, Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, has formally entered the December 2025 presidential race, ending months of speculation and drawing criticism for reneging on his 2021 pledge to restore civilian…

Africa News Now November 4, 2025

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Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Sworn In Amid Disputed Election and Deadly Protests

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday in Dodoma after a highly contested election that sparked nationwide protests and international concern. The ceremony, held on government grounds…

Africa News Now November 3, 2025