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ECOWAS Chair Julius Maada Bio Visits Burkina Faso to Rebuild Ties with Sahel States

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, who currently chairs the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has begun a two-day working visit to Ouagadougou aimed at reviving dialogue between…

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South African Court Orders Edgar Lungu’s Burial in Zambia Despite Family’s Appeal

Pretoria’s High Court has rejected an appeal by the family of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, confirming that his remains must be returned to Zambia for burial. Lungu, who led…

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Switzerland Grants Niger 14 Billion FCFA to Boost Education and Agriculture

Niger has secured 14 billion FCFA (around $22 million) in development funding from Switzerland to strengthen education, small-scale irrigation, and agricultural entrepreneurship. The agreements were signed on September 16, 2025,…

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Faith Kipyegon Makes History With Fourth World 1,500m Title

Faith Kipyegon cemented her legacy as one of the greatest middle distance runners in history by winning her fourth world title in the 1,500 meters on Tuesday night in Tokyo.…

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M23 Rebel New Recruitment Threatens Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

The M23 rebel group staged a massive military parade in Goma over the weekend, showcasing more than 7,000 new recruits a display that has rattled hopes for a fragile peace…

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Senegal Deepens UAE Partnership in Aviation and Infrastructure Investments

Senegal is strengthening its ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye welcomed executives from Air Dynamics Solutions, an Abu Dhabi-based aviation and logistics firm, at…

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Ghana to Welcome Mercy Ships’ Global Mercy in 2026 for Free Surgeries and Medical Training

Ghana has officially renewed its partnership with the international humanitarian organization Mercy Ships, confirming that the hospital vessel Global Mercy will dock at the Port of Tema in August 2026.…

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Tanzania Opposition Leaders Sidelined as Treason Trial and Disqualifications Shake Election

As Tanzania heads toward presidential and legislative elections in October, opposition figures are under mounting pressure. On Monday, a high court confirmed that opposition leader Tundu Lissu will face trial…

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Malawians Vote in High-Stakes Election Amid Economic Crisis and Fuel Shortages

Malawians went to the polls on Tuesday to elect a president, members of parliament, and local government officials in a pivotal vote shaped by economic hardship and political discontent. Incumbent…

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Somalia Launches First National Counter-IED Strategy to Combat Al-Shabaab Threat

Somalia has unveiled its first-ever National Counter-IED Strategy, a landmark step in tackling one of the country’s deadliest security threats. The plan, launched in Mogadishu on September 15, has been…

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Confusion in Ghana Over U.S. Deportees as Officials and Lawyers Clash on Fate of West Africans

Confusion has erupted in Ghana over the fate of 14 West Africans deported from the United States, after officials and lawyers gave conflicting accounts of their status. The group, 13…

Africa News Now September 16, 2025