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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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Ghana Urges Commonwealth to Condemn Attack on Its UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Ghana has called on the Commonwealth of Nations to strongly condemn a missile strike that injured four Ghanaian peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon. Speaking at a Commonwealth meeting in London…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

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Ghana Protests to UN After Attack on Its Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The government of Ghana has formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following a missile attack that injured two Ghanaian soldiers serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in southern…

Africa News Now March 8, 2026

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UN Report Accuses Uganda of Supporting Airstrikes in South Sudan That Harmed Civilians

A new report by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has accused Uganda of assisting South Sudan in aerial bombardments that killed and severely burned civilians…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Libya Orders Arrests in Assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libyan authorities have ordered the arrest of three suspects in the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the public prosecutor’s office announced Thursday. Investigators say they know the identities of the…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Kenyan Families Protest Over Sons Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine

Families of young Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in the Ukraine war protested Thursday in Nairobi, demanding government action to bring their sons home. Holding photos of their children,…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Mauritius Explores Legal Action to Reclaim Chagos Islands from UK

Mauritius announced Thursday it is considering legal measures to compel the United Kingdom to return the Chagos Islands, a territory under British control since 1814. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam criticized…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Belgium Detains Three Over Alleged War Crimes Linked to Cameroon’s Anglophone Conflict

Belgian authorities have detained three people as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity connected to Cameroon’s separatist conflict, federal prosecutors announced. The suspects are…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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Macky Sall Enters Race for UN Secretary-General Post

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has officially joined the race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, after being nominated by Burundi. The UN confirmed Monday that Sall,…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026