April 2025

Sahel States Back Morocco’s Atlantic Corridor to Bypass ECOWAS Sanctions and Boost Trade

The Sahel nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have formally endorsed Morocco’s Atlantic Initiative, a strategic infrastructure project granting them access to global markets through Moroccan ports, amid regional…

Africa News Now April 29, 2025

ANN West Africa

Senegal Shuts Down 381 Media Outlets Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, Sparking Outcry

The Senegalese government has ordered the closure of 381 media outlets deemed non-compliant with the country’s Press Code, a move widely condemned by media organizations and human rights groups. On…

Africa News Now April 29, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Eight Migrants Dead, 29 Rescued After Boat Sinks Off Tunisia’s Coast Amid Growing Migration Crisis

Tunisia’s coast guard recovered the bodies of eight African migrants and rescued 29 survivors after their boat capsized off the coast near Abwabed, close to the city of Sfax, a…

Africa News Now April 29, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Chad and Cameroon Inaugurate $150 Million Bongor-Yagoua Bridge to Boost Regional Trade and Integration

On April 27, 2025, Chad and Cameroon officially commissioned a new 600-meter cross-border bridge linking the cities of Bongor (Chad) and Yagoua (Cameroon), in a landmark infrastructure development aimed at…

Africa News Now April 29, 2025

ANN West Africa

Anti-Galamsey Protesters in Accra Demand Tougher Action on Illegal Mining

Hundreds of Ghanaians took to the streets of Accra on Monday, led by the Generational Rights Protection Society, to protest the government’s inaction against illegal mining operations, commonly known as…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Ghana Launches Chip-Embedded Biometric Passports to Strengthen Security and Modernize Travel

Starting Monday, April 28, 2025, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has officially commenced the issuance of chip-embedded biometric passports, a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing national security…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Focused on Reforms Yet Undecided on 2026 Re-Election Bid

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said he has not yet decided whether he will seek re-election in 2026, stressing that his immediate priorities are national security, economic growth, and…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

ANN West Africa

Tensions Grip Burkina Faso After Foiled Coup Plot Against Junta Leader Traoré

One week after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, tensions remain high in the capital Ouagadougou, particularly within the armed forces, amid growing political instability. According to reports from Radio…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

ANN West Africa

Senegal’s Diomaye Président Coalition Hails Court’s Rejection of Amnesty Law as Win for Democracy

The Diomaye Président coalition, which backed Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s successful 2024 presidential campaign, has welcomed the Senegalese Constitutional Council’s rejection of a controversial interpretative amnesty law that critics said could…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

ANN West Africa

Timbuktu Institute Warns of Growing Jihadist Threat in Mali-Senegal-Mauritania Border Region

Jihadist violence by the al-Qaida-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has expanded significantly into Mali’s Kayes region between 2021 and 2024, according to a new report by the Timbuktu…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Meta Faces New Lawsuit as Ghanaian Content Moderators Allege Psychological Harm

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a lawsuit filed by content moderators in Ghana who allege they suffered severe psychological trauma from reviewing harmful and graphic online content.…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025