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South Africa’s President Responds to Elon Musk’s Criticism Over Land Laws and Racism Allegations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed a series of controversial comments made by Elon Musk regarding the country’s land ownership laws. In a social media post on Monday, the billionaire,…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Trump Cuts Development Aid to Three Giant African Countries Amid Political Tensions

The United States has announced cuts to several major development aid programmes in Senegal, South Africa, and Botswana, signaling a shift in its foreign aid strategy under the Trump administration.…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Tems Makes History at 67th Grammy Awards, Wins African Music Performance Award

The 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, held in fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Sunday night, marked a historic moment for Nigeria as singer Tems won the prestigious African Music Performance Award. The…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Ivorian Political Landscape Heats Up Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election as Opposition Pushes for Unity

As Côte d'Ivoire’s 2025 presidential election draws closer, political activity in the country is intensifying, with parties ramping up rallies, grassroots engagement, and coalition-building efforts. The race for the presidency…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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Liberia, Gambia, and Sierra Leone Sign Landmark Roaming Agreement to Boost Connectivity and Cut Telecom Costs

Liberia, Gambia, and Sierra Leone have signed a historic roaming agreement aimed at reducing telecommunications costs and improving cross-border connectivity. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was formalized in Freetown,…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye Triumph at Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon

Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye claimed the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, delivering impressive…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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Egyptians Protest Against Trump’s Proposal to Displace Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan

Thousands of Egyptians gathered at the Rafah crossing on Friday to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to neighboring Egypt and…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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Thousands in Paris Protest for Peace and Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Over the weekend, nearly 1,500 demonstrators took to the streets of Paris in a passionate show of solidarity with the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging the…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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Opposition Parties in Guinea Reject Government’s Delay in Elections, Demand Clear Electoral Calendar

Guinea’s political opposition has strongly criticized recent comments made by government spokesperson Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, who suggested that not all scheduled elections will be held this year. The remarks have…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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SADC Emergency Summit Tackles Escalating Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Heads of Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an emergency summit today to address the ongoing and deepening crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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Alliance of Sahel States Launches New National Passport for Citizens

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has officially launched its new national passport, marking a significant step towards regional integration and identity management within the Sahel region. Malian Minister of…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025