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Mali Army Says It Repelled Militant Attack on San Military Base

Mali’s armed forces say they have repelled an early-morning assault on a military base in San, in the Ségou region, as fighting with armed groups continues to threaten security across…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Hundreds Flee to Sudan as Fresh Fighting Erupts Between Ethiopian Army and Tigray Forces

Hundreds of civilians from Ethiopia's Tigray region have fled into neighboring Sudan after renewed fighting broke out between the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

ANN West Africa

Burkina Faso Army Chief Urges Greater Unity and Vigilance in Fight Against Armed Groups

Burkina Faso's Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Moussa Diallo, has called on the country's Defence and Security Forces (FDS) to strengthen unity, discipline, vigilance,…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Fears Grow in Sudan as Army’s Reliance on Militias Raises Risk of Another Conflict

Sudanese civilians and analysts are warning that the country's military may be repeating the mistakes that led to the devastating civil war by increasingly relying on powerful allied militias to…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

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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France and Gabon Sign Strategic Agreements to Deepen Economic and Security Ties

France and Gabon have signed three strategic cooperation agreements during President Brice Oligui Nguema's state visit to Paris, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing Gabon's industrialization…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

ANN West Africa

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio at the regional…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

ANN West Africa

Nigeria Completes Repatriation of 1,490 Citizens from South Africa Amid Xenophobia Concerns

Nigeria has completed the voluntary repatriation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following weeks of rising anti-immigrant sentiment, xenophobic attacks and protests targeting undocumented migrants, the Nigerian government has announced.…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

ANN West Africa

ECOWAS Security Council Meets in Sierra Leone to Address Regional Crises

Ministers from across West Africa have convened in Freetown, Sierra Leone, for the 56th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, with regional security, political stability and humanitarian…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

ANN Central Africa

Suspected ADF Attacks Kill at Least 20 Civilians in Eastern DR Congo

At least 20 people have been killed in a series of attacks by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as insecurity continues to worsen…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

France and Morocco Sign 14 Agreements to Deepen Strategic Partnership

France and Morocco have signed 14 cooperation agreements covering key sectors including the economy, security, migration, infrastructure, water management and scientific research, as the two countries continue efforts to strengthen…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026