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South Africa Launches Major Security Operation to Tackle Gangs and Organized Crime

South African authorities have launched a large-scale security operation, deploying around 500 military and police personnel in a show of force in Cape Town ahead of a year-long crackdown on…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

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Burkina Faso Pledges Secure Borders While Protecting Trade in Sahel Alliance

Burkina Faso’s Security Minister Mahamadou Sana has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening border security while preserving the free movement of people and goods within the Alliance of Sahel States…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

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Ghana and EU Sign Landmark Defence Pact to Counter Rising West Africa Insecurity

Ghana and the European Union have signed their first formal defence and security partnership, aimed at strengthening cooperation against the growing threat of jihadist violence in West Africa. The agreement…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Chad Relocates Sudanese Refugees as Border Tensions Escalate

Chad has begun relocating thousands of Sudanese refugees away from its eastern border as security concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The evacuations started over the weekend in…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Kenyan Minister Raphael Tuju Says He Went Into Hiding Amid Abduction Fears

Former Kenyan cabinet minister Raphael Tuju has revealed he went into hiding after suspecting he was being followed, a day after his reported disappearance sparked fears of a possible abduction.…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Mali Frees Over 100 Suspected Militants to Ease Fuel Crisis in Bamako

Mali has released more than 100 suspected jihadists as part of a deal aimed at ending attacks on fuel convoys that caused severe shortages in the capital, Bamako, according to…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Libya’s PM Dbeibah Reshuffles Cabinet to Boost Government Performance

Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, announced a reshuffle of his UN-backed government on Thursday, aiming to enhance efficiency and overcome regional divisions. Dbeibah will retain control of the defence and…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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South Sudan Army Recaptures Akobo as Fighting Raises Fears of Renewed Civil War

Government forces in South Sudan say they have recaptured the town of Akobo from opposition fighters, marking the latest escalation in clashes that threaten to push the country back toward…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Ghana and South Korea Sign New Cooperation Deals After Mahama–Lee Talks

John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, held bilateral talks with Lee Jae-myung, President of South Korea, during an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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South Africa Deploys Soldiers to Support Police in Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

South Africa has begun deploying soldiers to assist police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining, with troops appearing on the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday. The first major deployment…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Madagascar’s Military Leader Dissolves Government Amid Pressure Over Democratic Transition

Madagascar’s military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, has unexpectedly dissolved the country’s government, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet in a move that could reshape the island nation’s political transition.…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026