June 2025

Malian Army Captures Top ISIS Commander “Oubel” in Major Anti-Terror Operation

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have captured Abraham Boubacar, also known as “Oubel,” a senior commander of the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS), in a significant counterterrorism operation in…

Africa News Now June 30, 2025

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Akufo-Addo Urges African Nations to Invest 30% of Reserves in AfDB, Afreximbank

Former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on African governments to channel at least 30% of their sovereign reserves into African-owned financial institutions such as the African Export-Import…

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Rajoelina Meets Macron in Paris Over Disputed Indian Ocean Islands

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina arrived in Paris to hold high-stakes talks with French President Emmanuel Macron over the long-contested Scattered Islands—five tiny islets in the Indian Ocean that have been…

Africa News Now June 30, 2025

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Seven Killed in Togo Protests as Faure Gnassingbé’s Constitutional Reforms Spark Unrest

At least seven people have died and dozens more have been injured during ongoing anti-government protests in Togo’s capital, Lomé, according to preliminary figures released by civic groups on Sunday,…

Africa News Now June 30, 2025

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Sudan’s al-Burhan Agrees to Seven-Day Ceasefire in El-Fasher Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan’s Sovereign Council President, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has agreed to a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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Ecowas Chairman Renews Push for Permanent African Seat on UN Security Council

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has intensified calls for Africa to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, citing long-standing historical injustices and the continent’s evolving…

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Rwanda and DRC Sign Landmark Peace Deal in Washington with U.S. Backing and Mineral Access Provisions

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement in Washington, aimed at ending decades of armed conflict in eastern Congo and stabilizing one of…

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Ramaphosa Defies DA Ultimatum Amid Coalition Rift Over Deputy Minister’s Dismissal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a firm response to the Democratic Alliance (DA), stating he will “not yield to threats and ultimatums” amid escalating tensions within the Government…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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U.S. Warns Ghana Over High Student Visa Overstays, Possible Travel Restrictions Loom

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that the United States has issued an official warning to the Ghanaian government over the country’s growing student visa overstay rate,…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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Togo Braces for Nationwide Youth-Led Protests Against President Gnassingbé’s Two-Decade Rule

Widespread youth-led protests erupted across Togo on Thursday, June 26, amid escalating political tensions over President Faure Gnassingbé’s 20-year rule. The demonstrations—set to continue through Saturday—were organized via social media…

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Niger and Switzerland Sign New Education and Skills Development Pact for Youth

Niger and Switzerland have strengthened bilateral ties through the signing of two major agreements aimed at improving education and youth employment in Niger. The signing ceremony took place on June…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025