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Suspended Ghanaian Chief Justice Torkornoo Challenges Probe in Supreme Court Amid Ongoing Removal Proceedings

Suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed a motion for an interlocutory injunction at the Supreme Court to halt the work of a presidential investigative committee probing petitions…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Released After Diplomatic Pressure Over Detention in Tanzania

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been released and returned to Kenya after being detained for three days in Tanzania, sparking a diplomatic standoff between the two East African nations. His…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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EU and AU Pledge Deeper Strategic Cooperation Amid Global Crises and Shifting Alliances

Foreign ministers from the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced cooperation on peace, security, economic development, and multilateral reform during the third EU-AU Ministerial…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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DR Congo Justice Minister Faces Investigation Over $19M Prison Fund Scandal

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Appeal Court on Wednesday requested the lifting of Justice Minister Constant Mutamba’s immunity to allow for a judicial investigation into allegations of embezzling $19 million…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Ramaphosa Downplays Tense Exchange with Trump, Says U.S. Visit Helped Reset Bilateral Ties

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his White House visit on Wednesday as a “great success,” despite a tense exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump over unsubstantiated claims of…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Senegal Signs €2 Billion Development Pact with Islamic Trade Finance Body to Boost Key Sectors

The Government of Senegal has signed a landmark €2 billion framework agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) to drive investment in energy, agriculture, healthcare, and private sector…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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