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Ghana Removes Over 10,000 Illegal Settlers from Subri Forest Reserve to Restore Order and Safety

Over 10,000 illegal settlers have been forcibly removed from the Subri Forest Reserve in Ghana’s Western Region as part of a major operation to reclaim protected lands. Authorities revealed that…

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Uganda Moves to Reinstate Military Trials for Civilians, Sparking Outcry

The Ugandan government is preparing to introduce a controversial bill that would re-authorize military tribunals to try civilians, reversing a January 2024 Supreme Court ruling that declared the practice unconstitutional.…

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CAF Fines Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance Over Fan Violence Ahead of Club World Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines on Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis following violent fan clashes during their CAF Champions League quarter-final on April 1.…

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Trump Administration Weighs Closure of 30 U.S. Embassies and Consulates, Targeting Africa in Major Diplomatic Pullback

The Trump administration is considering a sweeping downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, with internal State Department documents revealing plans to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide, including at…

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U.S. Demands Rwanda Withdraw Troops from DRC, End Support for M23 Rebels

The United States has issued a firm demand for Rwanda to immediately withdraw its troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and halt all support to the M23…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Nigeria and South Africa Sign Strategic Pact to Revitalize Mining Sector and Boost Economic Diversification

Nigeria and South Africa have entered into a landmark agreement to deepen bilateral cooperation in the mining sector, as Africa’s largest economy intensifies efforts to diversify away from oil dependency…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Burkina Faso Seizes 133 Tons of Drugs in 2024, Prosecutes 522 Individuals

In 2024, Burkina Faso authorities have seized a total of 133 tons of drugs, marking a significant effort in the country's ongoing fight against drug trafficking. The announcement was made…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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US Embassy Warns Citizens About New Cybersecurity Law in Zambia Amid Privacy Concerns

The U.S. Embassy in Zambia issued an alert warning its citizens about a new Cyber Security Act signed into law by President Hakainde Hichilema on April 8, 2024. The law…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Ghana Reclaims Control of Damang Gold Mine as Lease with Abosso Goldfields Expires

The Government of Ghana has formally taken over operations of the Damang Gold Mine in the Western Region, following its decision not to renew the 30-year mining lease granted to…

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Mahama Invites Sahel Leaders to ECOWAS@50 in Bid to Restore Regional Unity

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has extended a formal invitation to the transitional leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—members of the breakaway Confederation of Sahel States (AES)—to attend the…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Tetouan Exhibition Celebrates Mariano Bertuchi’s Legacy and Early 20th Century Morocco

An exhibition titled "Mariano Bertuchi, Moroccan Scenes" is currently being held at the Cervantes Institute in Tetouan, Morocco, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the death of Mariano Bertuchi, the…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025