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Hope and Hardship: Madagascar’s Youth Wait for Change After Military Coup

For 20-year-old accounting student Donah Falia, the military takeover that toppled Madagascar’s president last week has changed little in his daily life. The water still runs only at night if…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Cameroon’s Top Court Clears Path for Biya’s Re-Election as Opposition Cries Foul

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on Wednesday dismissed all 10 petitions challenging the country’s October 12 presidential election, paving the way for the announcement of final results expected by Sunday. The petitioners…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Ivorian Poet Speaks Truth to Power as Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term Amid Discontent

In the bustling streets of Abidjan, slam poet Placide Konan has become the voice of frustration for many young Ivorians. The 33-year-old performer uses his art to challenge President Alassane…

Africa News Now October 22, 2025

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Bobi Wine and Museveni Faces Off in Ugandan Election on January 15 2025

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has officially announced January 15, 2026, as the date for the country’s next general elections, where long-time leader President Yoweri Museveni will seek another term in office.…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Morocco Unveils $83 Billion 2026 Budget Focused on Health, Education, and Inequality

Morocco has unveiled a 760 billion dirham ($83 billion) draft budget for 2026 a 5.5% increase from last year with major investments aimed at addressing public discontent over health and…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Amnesty Warns of Growing Repression Ahead of Tanzania’s October Elections

Tanzania’s upcoming October 29 general election faces serious credibility concerns, with Amnesty International warning that the polls “risk becoming a procedural affair devoid of legitimacy” amid escalating repression of the…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Nearly 40 M23 Rebels Surrender in Eastern DRC as Ceasefire Efforts Gain Momentum

Nearly 40 fighters from the M23 rebel group have surrendered to authorities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in what officials describe as a sign of progress toward…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Cameroon Election Sparks Protests as Biya Declared Winner with 53% of Votes

Eight days after Cameroon’s presidential election, the National Vote Counting Commission has released provisional results showing longtime leader Paul Biya in the lead with 53% of the vote, ahead of…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Kenya Bids Farewell to Raila Odinga With Full Honours as Nation Reflects on His Legacy and Future

Kenya laid to rest former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga on Sunday at his rural home in Bondo, Siaya County, marking the end of an era for one of Africa’s…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025

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Libya Records 68% Turnout in Phase Three of Municipal Elections Amid Hopes for National Vote

Vote counting is underway in Libya after citizens cast their ballots in 16 municipalities on Saturday, marking the third phase of the country’s municipal elections a process widely viewed as…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025

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Morocco’s Gen Z Protesters Return to Rabat Streets, Renewing Calls for Reform

After a 10-day pause, Morocco’s youth-led protest movement returned to the streets of Rabat on Saturday, as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside parliament to demand sweeping reforms in education, healthcare,…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025