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Nigeria Battles Deadly Meningitis Outbreak Amid Health System Strain and Vaccine Shortages

Nigeria is facing a fast-moving meningitis outbreak that has claimed at least 151 lives, mostly in northern states, with health officials warning of rising fatalities and limited access to care…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to East Africa Peace Amid Escalating Congo Conflict

Senior U.S. presidential adviser Massad Boulos, representing President Donald Trump, reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to peace and regional stability during a diplomatic visit to Rwanda on Tuesday, amid heightened conflict in…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Mali Hosts European Envoys Amid Diplomatic Reset and Regional Shifts

The Malian government on Tuesday held high-level talks in Bamako with diplomatic envoys from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany, marking a renewed effort to redefine its relationship with European…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Togo’s Puppet Pioneer: Kafui Dogbe Revives and Reinvents the Art of Giant Puppetry

In a modest workshop in northeast Lomé, Togo, Kafui Dogbe and her team at Géants Arts Togo are reshaping recycled materials into towering, expressive puppets—an ambitious fusion of creativity, sustainability,…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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U.S. Reaffirms Support for Moroccan Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara Talks

The United States has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the sole basis for resolving the decades-long conflict over Western Sahara, reiterating the position originally adopted by former…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Malian Youth Protest at Algerian Embassy Over Drone Incident, Demand Apology

Hundreds of Malian youths rallied outside the Algerian Embassy in Bamako on Tuesday, calling for an official apology from Algiers following the downing of a Malian military drone near the…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Czech President Visits Ghana to Deepen Economic Ties Amid Africa-U.S. Trade Tensions

Czech President Petr Pavel arrived in Accra on Monday for a landmark three-day state visit—marking the first official trip to Ghana by a Czech or Czechoslovak head of state in…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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African Trade Ministers to Convene in Ethiopia Over U.S. Tariffs Impacting $10 Billion in Exports

African trade ministers are set to meet on April 14 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to coordinate a collective response to the United States’ recent imposition of a 10% tariff on…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Chad and Libya Reignite Ties with Agreements on Aviation, Trade, and Border Security

Chad and Libya have taken significant steps to deepen bilateral cooperation following high-level talks held in N’Djamena on Tuesday. The meeting between Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and Libya’s…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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U.S. Citizens Sentenced in Congo Coup Plot Repatriated Amid Diplomatic Mineral Deal Talks

Three American citizens sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their involvement in a failed coup attempt have been repatriated to the United States, where they…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Nigerian Makeup Artist Jailed for Spraying Naira at Wedding Amid Crackdown on Currency Abuse

A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced popular Nigerian makeup artist Abdullahi Musa Huseini, known as "Amuscap," to six months in prison for spraying naira notes during his wedding…

Africa News Now April 8, 2025