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Chad’s “At the Heart of Art” Festival Ends with Call to Empower Youth Through Culture

The third edition of the “At the Heart of Art” festival has concluded in N’Djamena’s Bakara district, bringing together hundreds of young participants, international artists, and local performers in a…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

ANN Central Africa

Air Strikes Hit Goma as Violence Escalates in Eastern DR Congo

Several people were killed and buildings damaged after overnight air strikes struck the eastern city of Goma, according to witnesses and humanitarian sources. Residents reported hearing loud explosions and drones…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Fighting in South Sudan Leaves Civilians Dead, Children Displaced and Hospitals Overwhelmed

Renewed clashes in South Sudan have killed civilians, orphaned children and forced hundreds of thousands to flee, deepening a humanitarian crisis in the country’s restive Jonglei State, aid agencies and…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Malawi Launches Polio Vaccination Drive After Virus Detected in Blantyre Sewage

Malawi has launched an emergency polio vaccination campaign in Blantyre after health authorities detected circulating vaccine derived poliovirus in sewage samples, raising concerns about possible community transmission. The campaign targets…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

1,000 Days of War: Sudan Faces World’s Worst Hunger and Displacement Crisis

Aid agencies on Friday marked 1,000 days since Sudan’s war erupted in April 2023, warning that the conflict has triggered the world’s largest hunger emergency and displacement crisis. Civilians, the…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

ANN Central Africa

UNICEF Warns of Surge in Sexual Violence Against Children at DR Congo Displacement Camp

UNICEF has raised alarm over a sharp rise in sexual violence against children at the Rhoo displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that years of conflict and…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

ANN Central Africa West Africa

UN Warns 80,000 Children at Risk as Cholera Surges Across West and Central Africa

More than 80,000 children across West and Central Africa are at severe risk from a growing cholera crisis fueled by torrential rains, floods, and displacement, according to UNICEF. Ongoing outbreaks…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigeria Vaccinates Over 14 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer in Landmark Health Campaign

Nigeria has successfully vaccinated more than 14 million girls against cervical cancer, marking a major milestone in the country’s fight against one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025