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Top Police Official Alleges Syndicate Capture of South Africa’s Justice System

A high-stakes inquiry into corruption within South Africa’s law enforcement began in Pretoria on Wednesday, with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testifying that powerful criminal syndicates have infiltrated the country’s…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Chad’s Parliament Approves Extension of Presidential Term to Seven Years

Chad’s National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments that extend the presidential term from five to seven years, renewable, while also lengthening the mandate of deputies to six years to…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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ECOWAS Chair Julius Maada Bio Visits Burkina Faso to Rebuild Ties with Sahel States

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, who currently chairs the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has begun a two-day working visit to Ouagadougou aimed at reviving dialogue between…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Switzerland Grants Niger 14 Billion FCFA to Boost Education and Agriculture

Niger has secured 14 billion FCFA (around $22 million) in development funding from Switzerland to strengthen education, small-scale irrigation, and agricultural entrepreneurship. The agreements were signed on September 16, 2025,…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Tanzania Opposition Leaders Sidelined as Treason Trial and Disqualifications Shake Election

As Tanzania heads toward presidential and legislative elections in October, opposition figures are under mounting pressure. On Monday, a high court confirmed that opposition leader Tundu Lissu will face trial…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Malawians Vote in High-Stakes Election Amid Economic Crisis and Fuel Shortages

Malawians went to the polls on Tuesday to elect a president, members of parliament, and local government officials in a pivotal vote shaped by economic hardship and political discontent. Incumbent…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Gambia Auditor General Modou Ceesay Removed

The Gambia’s political tensions deepened on Monday after plain-clothes police forcibly removed Auditor General Momodou Ceesay from his office, sparking outrage and fresh protests against President Adama Barrow’s government. Ceesay,…

Africa News Now September 16, 2025

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Ghana Tightens Visa Rules for Chinese Nationals in Galamsey Fight

The Ghanaian government has announced stricter visa procedures for Chinese nationals as part of renewed efforts to curb illegal mining, widely known as galamsey. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa…

Africa News Now September 16, 2025

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Tanzania Opposition Barred From 2025 Election

Tanzania’s electoral commission has disqualified opposition leader Luhaga Mpina from next month’s presidential race for the second time, intensifying fears of an uneven contest. Mpina, head of the Alliance for…

Africa News Now September 16, 2025

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Declares Showdown with President Ruto in 2027

Kenya’s political landscape was shaken this weekend after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced he will challenge his former boss, President William Ruto, in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at…

Africa News Now September 16, 2025

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Cameroon’s Youth Face Economic Struggles and High Hopes Ahead of October Presidential Election

With just weeks to go before Cameroon’s presidential election on October 12, the country’s youth who make up more than 60% of the population are caught between optimism for change…

Africa News Now September 16, 2025