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Madagascar Ex-Senate Chief Sentenced to 10 Years Over Deadly Protest Crackdown

Madagascar’s former Senate president, Richard Ravalomanana, has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labor after being convicted of complicity in murder and complicity in causing bodily harm during last…

Africa News Now September 2, 2026

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Libya’s Rival Administrations Agree on Two-Year Roadmap to Elections

Libya’s rival political administrations have agreed on a roadmap aimed at holding nationwide elections within the next two years, in a move intended to end the country’s long-running political division.…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Kagame Calls FDLR Disarmament Efforts “Superficial” as DR Congo Peace Talks Continue

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has criticized recent efforts to disarm the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), describing them as “superficial” and warning that Rwanda will remain concerned…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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US Urges UN to Expand Sudan Arms Embargo as Drone Warfare Escalates

The United States has called on the UN Security Council to expand its long-standing arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region to cover the entire country, warning that foreign military support…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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DRC and M23 Agree Roadmap to Revive Doha Peace Talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the AFC/M23 rebel movement have agreed on a roadmap to move stalled peace negotiations forward, offering a fresh diplomatic opening after months of continued…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Libya Intelligence Chief Killed in Benghazi Bombing as Security Fears Grow

Senior commanders of Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) gathered in Benghazi on Tuesday for the funeral of Major General Fawzi al-Mansouri, the force’s military intelligence chief, who was killed…

Africa News Now August 12, 2026

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Somalia Malnutrition Crisis Deepens as Drought and Aid Cuts Hit Children

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Somalia, where drought, food insecurity and shrinking aid are pushing vulnerable families deeper into hardship. In Baidoa, in…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Drone Attack Sets Fire to Major Libya Fuel Tank at Zawiya Refinery

A major gasoline storage tank at Libya’s Zawiya oil complex, about 40 kilometres west of Tripoli, caught fire and collapsed after an attack that authorities say was carried out by…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Libya Central Bank Governor Naji Issa Resigns Amid Economic and Political Tensions

Libya’s Central Bank Governor Naji Issa has submitted his resignation, adding fresh uncertainty to the country’s fragile financial and political situation. Issa confirmed the resignation, but said the reasons were…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access in War-Torn Sudan

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in Sudan, urging an immediate ceasefire and the creation of humanitarian corridors for civilians trapped by fighting in El Obeid, the…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Uganda Nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General Race

Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu as its candidate for the position of United Nations secretary-general, making him the seventh contender in the race to succeed António Guterres…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026