Africa News Now, Author at ANN

Trump Administration Weighs Closure of 30 U.S. Embassies and Consulates, Targeting Africa in Major Diplomatic Pullback

The Trump administration is considering a sweeping downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, with internal State Department documents revealing plans to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide, including at…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Central Africa

U.S. Demands Rwanda Withdraw Troops from DRC, End Support for M23 Rebels

The United States has issued a firm demand for Rwanda to immediately withdraw its troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and halt all support to the M23…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

ANN Northern Africa Southern Africa

Nigeria and South Africa Sign Strategic Pact to Revitalize Mining Sector and Boost Economic Diversification

Nigeria and South Africa have entered into a landmark agreement to deepen bilateral cooperation in the mining sector, as Africa’s largest economy intensifies efforts to diversify away from oil dependency…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

ANN West Africa

Burkina Faso Seizes 133 Tons of Drugs in 2024, Prosecutes 522 Individuals

In 2024, Burkina Faso authorities have seized a total of 133 tons of drugs, marking a significant effort in the country's ongoing fight against drug trafficking. The announcement was made…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

ANN West Africa

US Embassy Warns Citizens About New Cybersecurity Law in Zambia Amid Privacy Concerns

The U.S. Embassy in Zambia issued an alert warning its citizens about a new Cyber Security Act signed into law by President Hakainde Hichilema on April 8, 2024. The law…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

ANN Southern Africa West Africa

Ghana Reclaims Control of Damang Gold Mine as Lease with Abosso Goldfields Expires

The Government of Ghana has formally taken over operations of the Damang Gold Mine in the Western Region, following its decision not to renew the 30-year mining lease granted to…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

ANN West Africa

Mahama Invites Sahel Leaders to ECOWAS@50 in Bid to Restore Regional Unity

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has extended a formal invitation to the transitional leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—members of the breakaway Confederation of Sahel States (AES)—to attend the…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Tetouan Exhibition Celebrates Mariano Bertuchi’s Legacy and Early 20th Century Morocco

An exhibition titled "Mariano Bertuchi, Moroccan Scenes" is currently being held at the Cervantes Institute in Tetouan, Morocco, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the death of Mariano Bertuchi, the…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

ANN West Africa

IMF Approves $129 Million Emergency Support for Mali Following 2024 Flood Disaster

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $129 million disbursement to Mali under its Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), aimed at addressing the country’s urgent economic and humanitarian needs following…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigerian Court Rules NFF and Nasarawa United Negligent in Death of Chineme Martins

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ruled that Nasarawa United FC, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and league officials were negligent in the March 2020 death of footballer Chineme…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Senegal Launches Security Crackdown in Casamance After Border Attack

The Senegalese army has intensified military operations in the southern Casamance region following a night raid in Djinaki, near the Gambian border, where armed assailants looted shops, stole phones, and…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025