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Tunisians Demand President Kais Saied’s Resignation

Thousands of Tunisians marched through the streets of Tunis on Saturday, demanding the resignation of President Kais Saied as the country marked five years since he suspended parliament and dramatically…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Angolan Court Jails Two Russians for Terrorism and Espionage Ahead of 2027 Elections

An Angolan court has sentenced two Russian nationals to prison after finding them guilty of terrorism, espionage and other offences linked to an alleged political influence operation ahead of the…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Burkina Faso’s Traoré Dismisses Coup Rumours, Reasserts Control Over Military Government

Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has publicly dismissed speculation of internal divisions within the ruling junta, insisting he remains firmly in control of the country and warning that…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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DR Congo Opposition Suspends Protests as National Dialogue Begins

Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have postponed planned nationwide protests after President Félix Tshisekedi agreed to launch a national dialogue aimed at easing growing political…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Ivory Coast Frees Six Opposition Officials Jailed After 2025 Presidential Election

Six local officials of Côte d'Ivoire's main opposition Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI) have been released after spending nine months in detention, in a move that comes months after…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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France Pressure Over Detention of Gabon’s Former Prime Minister During Nguema Visit

Pressure is mounting on France to raise concerns over the detention of Gabon's former Prime Minister and opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze as President Brice Oligui Nguema begins a three-day state…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Ghana Court Sentences NPP Chairman Wontumi to 20 Years for Illegal Mining

A High Court in Ghana has sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour after convicting him on multiple illegal mining offences…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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São Tomé and Príncipe Counts Votes in Closely Watched Presidential Election

Vote counting was underway in São Tomé and Príncipe on Sunday after citizens cast their ballots in a presidential election that could shape the political future of one of Africa's…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Freezes Political Ties with Cape Verde Over Opposition Leader Case

Guinea-Bissau has suspended political relations with Cape Verde after accusing the island nation of interfering in its internal affairs following calls for the release of opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira.…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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Algerian Prime Minister Visits Orphanage Fire Survivors as Death Toll Rises to 11

Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb has visited survivors of a devastating fire at an orphanage in Algiers that killed at least 11 people, including several children, as authorities continue investigating…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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Uganda Opposition Leader Besigye Rejects State-Appointed Lawyers in Treason Trial

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has refused to accept government-approved lawyers assigned to represent him in his treason trial, saying his legal team has been blocked from defending him through…

Africa News Now July 15, 2026