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Mauritania Denies Malian Troop Incursion, Urges Calm Amid Border Tensions

Mauritania has rejected reports claiming that Malian troops crossed into its territory, clarifying that all observed military movements took place in Mali and did not breach its borders. In a…

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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Deadly Explosions Rock Burundi’s Capital After Fire at Military Depot

Dozens of people have been killed and many more injured after a series of powerful explosions tore through Bujumbura late Tuesday night, following a fire at a military ammunition depot…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

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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