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Human Rights Watch Urges Global Action Over Tunisia’s Deepening Human Rights Crackdown

Human Rights Watch has called on the international community to publicly condemn what it describes as an escalating crackdown on political opponents, journalists and civil society in Tunisia, warning that…

Africa News Now July 8, 2026

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Ghana Postpones Ramaphosa Visit Amid Rising Xenophobia Tensions With South Africa

Ghana has postponed the planned August visit of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following escalating diplomatic tensions triggered by anti-foreigner protests in South Africa that have forced hundreds of Ghanaians…

Africa News Now July 8, 2026

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Kenyan Police Block Saba Saba Day Protest as Crackdown on Dissent Intensifies

Kenya police on Tuesday blocked a planned Saba Saba Day march in Nairobi, arresting several protesters and deploying heavy security as tensions grow over police conduct, economic hardship and concerns…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

West Africa

AES and ECOWAS Continue Talks to Build New Regional Cooperation Framework

Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), has reaffirmed that discussions with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are continuing as both blocs work…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau to Hold Constitutional Referendum on Expanding Presidential Powers

Guinea-Bissau's military-led transitional government has announced that a constitutional referendum will be held on August 30, asking citizens to vote on sweeping reforms that would significantly expand the powers of…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

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Senegal’s President Faye Moves to Form New Party as Rift With Sonko Deepens

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is preparing to launch a new political party, signaling an increasingly public split with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as political tensions grow ahead of local elections…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Tanzania Arrests Dozens Ahead of Planned Pro-Democracy Protests

Tanzania has arrested dozens of people ahead of planned Anti-Government protests, as authorities intensify a nationwide security crackdown amid growing calls for democratic reforms and the release of jailed opposition…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Guinea-Bissau has renewed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara territory following high-level diplomatic talks held in Rabat between the two countries’ foreign ministers. Guinea-Bissau’s Foreign Minister…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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France and Algeria Seek to Repair Ties During Justice Minister’s Visit to Algiers

France and Algeria are moving to restore diplomatic and judicial cooperation after months of strained relations, as French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin visited Algiers for high-level talks with Algerian officials.…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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Cape Verde Opposition Wins Parliamentary Election, Set to Form New Government

Cape Verde is heading for a major political transition after the opposition African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) won the country’s parliamentary elections, according to provisional results…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Uganda Enacts Controversial Anti-Foreign Interference Law Amid Rights Concerns

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has signed a controversial new law aimed at preventing foreign interference in the country, despite mounting criticism from opposition groups, civil society organizations and human rights…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026