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Mahama Honours Enslaved Africans at New York Memorial, Calls for Continued Justice Efforts

President John Dramani Mahama led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, paying tribute to nearly 20,000 Africans buried at the historic site.…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Algeria and Niger Sign 20 Deals, but Implementation Concerns Persist

Algeria and Niger have signed 20 agreements and memoranda of understanding covering key sectors such as energy, healthcare, infrastructure, and the digital economy, following a bilateral commission meeting in Niamey.…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Dozens of Bodies Discovered in Mass Grave in Kenya’s Kericho as Investigation Widens

Authorities in Kenya have uncovered a mass grave in Kericho containing dozens of bodies, including children and foetuses, in a case that is rapidly expanding and raising serious concerns. The…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Senegal Challenges AFCON Final Decision at CAS, Seeks Overturn of Morocco Victory

The Senegalese Football Federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), contesting the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award Morocco a…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Lincoln University for Cancels g President Mahama’s Honorary Degree

Ghana’s embassy in the United States has expressed disappointment over Lincoln University’s last minute decision to cancel plans to award an honorary doctorate to former President John Dramani Mahama. In…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Mozambique Seeks IMF Support as Debt Pressures Mount

Mozambique is preparing to host a mission from the International Monetary Fund in the coming months, as authorities look for support to manage rising fiscal and debt pressures. The visit…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Ghana and EU Sign Landmark Defence Pact to Counter Rising West Africa Insecurity

Ghana and the European Union have signed their first formal defence and security partnership, aimed at strengthening cooperation against the growing threat of jihadist violence in West Africa. The agreement…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Chad Relocates Sudanese Refugees as Border Tensions Escalate

Chad has begun relocating thousands of Sudanese refugees away from its eastern border as security concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The evacuations started over the weekend in…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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South Africa Reburies Repatriated Khoi and San Remains in Historic Ceremony

South Africa has reburied the remains of at least 63 Khoi and San individuals, whose bodies were taken to Europe over a century ago for scientific study. The remains were…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Tendai Biti Granted Bail Amid Rising Political Tensions

Zimbabwe is experiencing heightened political tensions as opposition leader Tendai Biti was granted bail following his weekend detention. Biti and an activist were arrested near the Mozambique border for allegedly…

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Ghana Pushes UN Resolution Recognizing Transatlantic Slave Trade as a Grave Crime Against Humanity

Ghana is urging the international community at the United Nations to support a draft resolution that formally recognizes the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity.…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026