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Togo Unveils Sahel Strategy, Positions Itself as Bridge Between ECOWAS and AES

Togo has launched a new geopolitical and security strategy aimed at addressing instability in the Sahel and improving dialogue between regional blocs, during a high-level summit in Lomé. The meeting…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Angola to End “Extractivism” and Tackle Inequality on Historic Visit

Pope Leo XIV has called on Angola’s leaders to break away from centuries of resource exploitation and build a more just and hopeful future, as he continued his multi-nation African…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Teddy Afro’s New Song “Das Tal” Sparks Debate Over Ethiopia’s Political Climate

Ethiopian music icon Teddy Afro is drawing widespread attention with his latest release, Das Tal, a song many interpret as a veiled critique of the government and the country’s current…

Africa News Now April 17, 2026

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Sahel Alliance Chiefs Meet in Ouagadougou to Strengthen 15,000-Strong Joint Force

Top military leaders from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have convened in Ouagadougou for a high-level meeting aimed at boosting the effectiveness of their joint anti-terror force. The April…

Africa News Now April 16, 2026

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Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Wins Presidency in Landslide Vote

Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election with an overwhelming majority, according to provisional results released by the electoral commission. Wadagni, 49,…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

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Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Denies Bribery Allegations in UK Luxury Spending Trial

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied accepting bribes or abusing her office, as she testified at Southwark Crown Court over allegations of luxury spending funded by businessmen seeking…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

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Malawi Arrests Former Finance Minister in Expanding Post-Election Corruption Probe

Malawian police have arrested former finance minister Simplex Chithyola on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, marking a significant development in a widening crackdown on officials from the…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Benin Votes in Key Election as Wadagni Leads Race to Succeed Talon

Benin has begun counting ballots following a closely watched presidential election that could shape the country’s political and economic direction for years to come. The vote is expected to determine…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Djibouti’s 78 Years Old Guelleh Wins Sixth Term with Landslide Victory

Djibouti’s long-serving president Ismail Omar Guelleh has secured a sixth term in office after winning 97.8% of the vote in a presidential election largely boycotted by opposition parties, according to…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Uncertainty Deepens as Bazoum’s Presidential Term Ends in Detention

The official presidential term of Niger’s ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum is set to end on April 2, 2026, but his continued detention by the military junta has left his legal…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

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Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar Resigns Ahead of 2027 Elections

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position following a directive by President Bola Tinubu requiring political appointees with electoral ambitions to step down ahead of…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026