March 2025

Ghana’s Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Flown Abroad for Specialized Medical Treatment

Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has been flown abroad for advanced medical treatment following a sudden illness. A statement from the Presidency confirmed that she was initially hospitalized…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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Burkina Faso Grants Amnesty to Soldiers Involved in 2015 Coup Attempt

Burkina Faso’s transitional president has granted amnesty to over 20 soldiers convicted or prosecuted for their roles in the failed coup attempt of September 15-16, 2015. The decree, issued on…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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Niger Withdraws from MNJTF as Junta Prioritizes Oil Security Amid Regional Tensions

Niger has officially withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional military coalition formed to combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Lake…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

ANN West Africa

Sahel Alliance Imposes Import Levy to Fund Economic Independence After ECOWAS Exit

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced a 0.5% import levy on goods entering their territories, marking a significant step in financing their newly formed economic and military bloc, the…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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Mahama Urges Bawku Residents to Embrace Peace During Ramadan

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the people of Bawku in Ghana’s Upper East Region to embrace peace as they observe Ramadan, emphasizing the importance of unity and reconciliation…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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Sudanese Celebrate Eid al-Fitr Amid War as Army Gains Ground in Khartoum

Despite the ongoing war and displacement crisis, Sudanese citizens gathered in Omdurman on Sunday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, embracing a sense of resilience and hope as the army made further…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewagu Dies After Collapsing in Ghana Professional Boxing League Fight

A tragic incident unfolded at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on Saturday night during the Bel 7Star Ghana Professional Boxing League, as Nigerian light heavyweight boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewagu…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

ANN West Africa

Guinea’s Junta Grants Pardon to Ex-Military Ruler Moussa Dadis Camara Months After Conviction

Guinea’s transitional president, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has issued a presidential pardon to former military leader Moussa Dadis Camara, just nine months after he was sentenced to 20 years in prison…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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Somaliland Rejects Somalia’s US Military Deal, Asserts Control Over Berbera Port and Airbase

Somaliland has firmly rejected Somalia’s proposal to grant the United States exclusive access to the strategic Berbera port and airbase, arguing that Mogadishu has no authority over its territory. The…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ivorian Chef Zeinab Bancé Launches New Bid to Break Longest Cooking Marathon Record

Ivorian chef Zeinab Bancé has embarked on another ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous cooking marathon. Her latest effort comes after a previous attempt…

Africa News Now March 28, 2025

ANN West Africa

ECOWAS Delegation Urges Unity to End Liberia’s House of Representatives Crisis

An ECOWAS delegation, led by Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has called for unity and respect for the rule of law in resolving Liberia’s ongoing House of Representatives dispute. The mission engaged…

Africa News Now March 28, 2025