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Bobi Wine Decries Rising Threats Ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Presidential Election

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says the country’s political climate is worsening rapidly ahead of presidential elections scheduled for January 2026, accusing the government of escalating threats and intimidation against…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

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Militant Attack on Burkina Faso Base Kills 50 Soldiers Amid Worsening Insurgency

Around 50 soldiers were killed in northern Burkina Faso on Monday after suspected Islamist militants launched a large-scale assault on a military base in Dargo, according to local security sources.…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

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U.S. Halts Visa Services in Niger Amid Strained Relations and High Overstay Rates

The United States has indefinitely suspended all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger, escalating tensions between the two countries following a string of diplomatic rifts and last…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Ghana Deploys Military to Bawku as Chieftaincy Violence Escalates

The Ghanaian government has deployed armed forces to Bawku and surrounding areas in the Upper East Region to quell a resurgence of deadly violence tied to the protracted chieftaincy conflict…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Burkina Faso’s U.S. Envoy Presents Credentials Amid Tensions Over Gold Allegations

Ambassador Kassoum Coulibaly of Burkina Faso has officially presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald Trump, marking the formal start of his diplomatic mission in Washington. The ceremony, a traditional…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Cameroon Sees Record 81 Presidential Hopefuls

Cameroon’s electoral commission, ELECAM, has received a record 81 candidate applications for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 2025, marking the highest number in the country’s political history. The…

Africa News Now July 22, 2025

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Mali Army Launches Sweeping Counter-Offensive After Jihadist Kill Dozens

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have intensified a nationwide military campaign targeting al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), following a string of coordinated assaults on July 1 that…

Africa News Now July 21, 2025

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Burkina Faso Junta Abolishes Electoral Commission, Tightens Grip on Power

Burkina Faso’s ruling military government has officially dissolved the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission, transferring control of future elections to the Interior Ministry. The move, announced via state broadcaster RTB…

Africa News Now July 17, 2025

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Eswatini to Repatriate U.S.-Deported Foreign Nationals Amid Growing Backlash

The government of Eswatini has announced it will repatriate five foreign nationals deported there by the United States under its controversial third-country deportation policy. The announcement follows intense domestic criticism…

Africa News Now July 17, 2025

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Senegal Raises $644 Million in Oversubscribed Bond Sale Amid Debt Concerns

Senegal’s government has successfully raised 364 billion CFA francs ($644 million) through its second bond issuance of 2025, surpassing its initial target of 300 billion CFA by more than 21%,…

Africa News Now July 17, 2025

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Morocco Hosts PLO Delegation for Human Rights Training to Boost Palestinian Advocacy

Morocco has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) for a…

Africa News Now July 16, 2025