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Zambian President Hichilema Criticizes Cabinet Ministers for Lack of Focus, Cites Indulgence and Self-Control Issues

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to his cabinet ministers over their behavior during meetings, particularly concerning ministers who are caught dozing off during important discussions. During…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Outrage in Somalia After Missing 8-Year-Old Found in Forced Marriage

Widespread outrage has erupted in Somalia after an eight-year-old girl, missing for six months, was found living with a man who claimed to be her husband. The shocking case has…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Macron and Tebboune Seek to Revive Franco-Algerian Relations Amid Diplomatic Strains

French President Emmanuel Macron and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune held a phone conversation on Monday, agreeing to revitalize their strained bilateral relationship. The renewed partnership aims to restore security and…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Chadian President Mahamat Déby Itno Calls for National Unity and Anti-Corruption Reforms During Eid

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has called for national unity, integrity, and an intensified fight against corruption, emphasizing the need to build a just and prosperous Chad free from…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Calls for Unity and National Cohesion During Korité Celebrations

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emphasized the importance of unity, solidarity, and national cohesion as the country marked the end of Ramadan with Korité celebrations. Speaking after participating in…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Nigerian Army Intensifies Crackdown on Crude Oil Theft, Arrests 39 Suspects

The Nigerian Army has ramped up its efforts to curb crude oil theft, urging citizens to report suspicious activities as part of a broader security strategy. In a recent large-scale…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Heavy Security Presence Stifles Anti-Mnangagwa Protests in Zimbabwe

A massive security deployment across Zimbabwe’s major cities on Monday effectively suppressed a nationwide protest demanding the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The demonstrations, called by war veterans opposed to…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Ghana’s Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Flown Abroad for Specialized Medical Treatment

Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has been flown abroad for advanced medical treatment following a sudden illness. A statement from the Presidency confirmed that she was initially hospitalized…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

ANN West Africa

Burkina Faso Grants Amnesty to Soldiers Involved in 2015 Coup Attempt

Burkina Faso’s transitional president has granted amnesty to over 20 soldiers convicted or prosecuted for their roles in the failed coup attempt of September 15-16, 2015. The decree, issued on…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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Niger Withdraws from MNJTF as Junta Prioritizes Oil Security Amid Regional Tensions

Niger has officially withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional military coalition formed to combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Lake…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

ANN West Africa

Sahel Alliance Imposes Import Levy to Fund Economic Independence After ECOWAS Exit

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced a 0.5% import levy on goods entering their territories, marking a significant step in financing their newly formed economic and military bloc, the…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025