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President Paul Biya, absent from Cameroon since June 7, 2026, is maintaining authority through presidential decrees amid speculation about his health.
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President Doumbouya departs Conakry for Greece in a move described by the Guinean presidency as the first officially announced annual leave by a sitting head of state.
Africanews | Aug 5, 2026, 7:28 PM
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Following a surge of approximately 72,000 migrants crossing from Morocco, Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta is gradually stabilizing amid ongoing concerns over illegal migration.
Africanews | Aug 5, 2026, 12:48 PM
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New legislation in Ghana criminalizes converting cocoa farms to other uses without government approval, with penalties including up to 20 years in prison.
Africanews | Aug 4, 2026, 6:57 AM
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Preliminary investigation reveals the bus driver was speeding and carrying excess passengers during the fatal accident near Boumerdes.
Africanews | Aug 3, 2026, 10:35 AM
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Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, must post security deposits up to $20,000 for certain U.S. business and tourist visas under a new permanent policy.
Africanews | Aug 3, 2026, 8:08 AM
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The Tigray People’s Liberation Front claims federal forces attacked positions in Western Tigray, raising fears of renewed conflict despite the 2022 Pretoria Agreement.
Africanews | Aug 2, 2026, 9:24 AM
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The UN human rights office highlights growing restrictions on civil liberties affecting opposition figures, journalists, and civil society in Uganda.
Africanews | Jul 31, 2026, 7:59 PM
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Several parts of Kenya have regained electricity following a major outage that disrupted daily life and businesses across the country.
Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 8:04 PM
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The Burkinabe media watchdog accuses French broadcaster Canal+ of failing to provide free access to state TV channels as required by regulation.
Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 7:16 PM
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The removal of Johnny Ohisa occurs amid sweeping government changes as South Sudan faces economic and security challenges.
Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 5:48 PM
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Nigerian authorities arrested and repatriated a Chinese national accused of smuggling 12 tonnes of pangolin scales to China, highlighting ongoing wildlife trafficking concerns.
Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 12:19 PM
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The UN Security Council unanimously renews measures including asset freezes and travel bans to curb instability caused by armed groups in the Central African Republic.
Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 10:31 AM![U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on the margins of the NATO Ministerial at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., in Washington, D.C., on April 3, 2019. [State Department photo by Michael Gross/ Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-07-30T07-58-22-722Z-some-kinshasa-residents-support-controversial-referendum-law-in-dr-congo-wikimedia-480.webp)
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The constitutional court approved a referendum law that has sparked debate amid security challenges and political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 7:58 AM![U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York, New York on September 27, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-07-27T19-17-00-723Z-netanyahu-confirms-attendance-at-u-n-general-assembly-amid-icc-arrest-warrant-co-wikimedia-480.webp)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York despite calls from a mayoral candidate to enforce an ICC arrest warrant against him.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 12:34 PM
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After nearly two weeks of strikes that threatened a recent peace deal, the US and Iran have halted hostilities to focus on diplomatic negotiations.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 11:44 AM
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On the fifth anniversary of President Kais Saied's suspension and dissolution of parliament, thousands of Tunisians protested in the capital against worsening conditions and democratic decline.
Africanews | Jul 26, 2026, 9:28 PM
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The West African bloc urges Guinea-Bissau's military government to free detained politicians to strengthen the country's transitional process.
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An intense heat wave has pushed temperatures in Tunisia to historic highs, impacting daily life and breaking records in several regions.
Africanews | Jul 19, 2026, 11:05 AM
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The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated with a seventh day of strikes targeting military and infrastructure sites, as Tehran announced suspension of its commitments under a recent interim agreement.
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Iran blames the United States for targeting bridges, a train station, and an airport in recent airstrikes following the collapse of peace talks.
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Over 1,000 competitors from 53 countries gather in Arnhem for a multi-discipline speedcubing event featuring traditional and novelty challenges.
Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 10:48 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f3f5f7%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EWORLD%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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Authorities warn of moderate flooding risks and urge precautionary measures as Nigeria's rainy season peaks.
Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 12:59 PM
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Kizza Besigye refuses state-approved lawyers after his chosen legal team was arrested or barred, delaying his treason trial in Kampala.
Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 7:41 PM