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South Africa’s Gayton McKenzie Faces Racism Row Over Old Tweets

South Africa’s Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, is at the center of a racism storm after resurfaced social media posts showed him using the apartheid-era “K-word” to refer…

Africa News Now August 20, 2025

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Museveni Faces Fierce Opposition in Uganda’s 2026 Presidential Race

Uganda’s 2026 presidential campaign is officially in motion, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni confirmed as the ruling party’s candidate and opposition groups rapidly mobilizing to challenge his decades-long grip on…

Africa News Now August 20, 2025

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Tanzania Court Bans Live Coverage of Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu’s Treason Trial

A court in Dar es Salaam has barred all live broadcasts of the treason trial of Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, in a move critics say undermines transparency. On…

Africa News Now August 19, 2025

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Five Years After Coup, Mali’s Junta Faces Broken Promises and Shifting Alliances

Five years after toppling Mali’s elected government, the country’s military rulers remain firmly in power despite pledges to hand authority back to civilians within 18 months. The coup on August…

Africa News Now August 19, 2025

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Congo Cites Threat to Sovereignty Leading to Rejection of Kenya’s Consul Appointment in Rebel-Held Goma

The Congolese government on Saturday firmly rejected Kenya’s decision to appoint a consul general in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, saying the move was “inappropriate” and a violation…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Benin Moves to Protect Citizens in Gabon Amid Market Space Dispute

Benin’s government has stepped in to protect its nationals living in Lambaréné, Gabon, after reports surfaced of intimidation and harassment linked to a dispute over market stall allocations and new…

Africa News Now August 15, 2025

West Africa

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Deepen Military Alliance with Russia in Landmark Moscow Talks

Defense ministers from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger met in Moscow on August 14 for their first high-level trilateral talks with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, solidifying a fast-growing security…

Africa News Now August 15, 2025

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Ex-DR Congo Justice Minister Faces 10-Year Sentence Over $20M Prison Scandal

Former Democratic Republic of Congo Justice Minister Constant Mutamba could spend the next decade behind bars if convicted of embezzling nearly $20 million meant for a new prison in Kisangani.…

Africa News Now August 15, 2025

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South Africa Launches National Dialogue to Tackle Deep-Seated Crisis

South Africa is set to begin a sweeping “national dialogue” on Friday, bringing together political parties, civic leaders, and ordinary citizens in an ambitious effort to confront the country’s toughest…

Africa News Now August 15, 2025

ANN West Africa

Mali’s Military Junta Arrests Former Prime Minister Choguel Maiga on Corruption Charges

Mali’s ruling military junta has arrested former Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga, intensifying a crackdown on political opponents in the West African nation. Maiga, who led the government from 2021…

Africa News Now August 13, 2025

ANN West Africa

Talon Delivers Farewell Independence Day Speech, Emphasizes Unity and Security

President Patrice Talon marked Benin’s 65th Independence Day with a powerful and emotional address, confirming it would be his final celebration in office. Speaking to a crowd of jubilant citizens…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025