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Chad Detains Opposition Leader Succès Masra Over Deadly Clashes, Lawyers Decry Political Targeting

Succès Masra, leader of Chad’s opposition party Les Transformateurs, has been placed in pre-trial detention following his May 16 arrest in connection with violent clashes in Mandakao that left at…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigerien Teachers Stage 72-Hour Nationwide Strike Over Pay, Safety, and Contract Terms

Teachers across Niger’s public primary and secondary schools launched a 72-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, demanding improved salaries, job security, and better working conditions, particularly for those…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Southern Africa

Ramaphosa Meets Trump at White House Over “White Genocide” Claims in South Africa

U.S.–South Africa relations faced renewed strain on Wednesday as President Donald Trump hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House for a high-stakes meeting aimed at mending ties after months…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

Eastern Africa

Tanzania Restricts Access to X After Cyberattacks and Rising Political Tensions

Access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been restricted across Tanzania following a series of cyberattacks on official government and institutional accounts. The clampdown coincides with political…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Central Africa

China to Deepen Investment in Africa, Focus on SMEs and Industrial Cooperation

China’s Ministry of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding economic engagement with Africa, with plans to boost corporate investment—particularly in infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy—and enhance cooperation among small and…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

African Diaspora Eastern Africa

U.S. Judge Warns Trump Administration of Contempt Over Deportations to South Sudan

A federal judge in Boston has warned that the Trump administration could be held in contempt of court after reports emerged that migrants were deported to South Sudan, potentially violating…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

ANN West Africa

Senegal to Expel All Foreign Military Bases by July 2025 in Push for Full Sovereignty

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced that all foreign military bases will be removed from Senegalese territory by July 2025, as part of a broader national effort to reassert…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

British Man Arrested in Namibia on 38 Charges of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Indigenous San Children

Douglas Robert Brook, a 65-year-old British tourist, has been arrested in Namibia on 38 criminal charges, including rape, indecent assault, and child exploitation, after allegedly sexually abusing minors and taking…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

ANN West Africa

UAE Deepens Strategic Ties with Sahel’s Military-Led AES Bloc Amid Shifting Alliances

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has intensified its diplomatic and security footprint in the Sahel, conducting a high-level visit to the three member states of the Alliance of Sahel States…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ghana Cracks Down on Arms Trafficking with Nationwide Arrests and Weapons Seizures

Ghanaian security forces have made major strides in dismantling illegal arms trafficking networks, following a series of coordinated operations across multiple regions, including Ashanti, Central, Western, and Northern Ghana. The…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

ANN West Africa

Senegal’s PM Ousmane Sonko Calls for ECOWAS-AES Reconciliation Amid Regional Tensions

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has urged a return to dialogue and regional unity between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Confederation of Sahel States (AES),…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025