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Nine Foreign Nationals Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Mali’s Gao District

A deadly gold mine collapse in the N’Tahaka region of the Gao district, northern Mali, has tragically claimed the lives of nine foreign nationals. The victims, who were part of…

Africa News Now March 21, 2025

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Nigerian Senator Alleges Sexual Harassment, Describes Senate as ‘Cult’ Amid Suspension and Gender Equality Concerns

A Nigerian senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, has claimed that the Nigerian Senate operates like a "cult" and operates under a dictatorship. Her…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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Ivorian Government Expands Educational Support with 5,000 Financial Aid Packages for Underprivileged Students

The Ivorian government has announced an expansion of its educational support program, distributing 5,000 financial aid packages to students from underprivileged communities this year. This initiative is part of a…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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US Freeze on Foreign Aid Threatens HIV Treatment Access in Africa, WHO Warns of Widespread Health Crisis

A recent decision by the US government to freeze foreign aid has put at risk the lives of millions of people living with HIV in eight countries, including six in…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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Nigeria Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State Amid Security and Political Crisis

The Nigerian government has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers due to escalating security concerns and political instability.…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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Ghanaian Journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas Awarded $18 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Agyapong and Asamoah

Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been awarded $18 million in damages following a defamation lawsuit against former Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and social media commentator Frederick Asamoah.…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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Niger Withdraws from La Francophonie Amid Deteriorating Relations Post-Coup

Niger announced on Monday that it was withdrawing from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), a significant move that marks a further breakdown in the country's relations with the…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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At Least 18 Killed in Mali Airstrike on Market Amid Ongoing Conflict with Separatists

A deadly airstrike on a market in northern Mali has killed at least 18 people, according to the Collective for the Defense of the Rights of the Azawad People, a…

Africa News Now March 18, 2025

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M23 Rebels Withdraw from Peace Talks Amid Rising Tensions in Eastern Congo

The M23 rebel group, which has recently made significant advances in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on Monday that it would withdraw from…

Africa News Now March 18, 2025

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Sudanese Documentary ‘Khartoum’ Wins Gilda Vieira de Mello Prize at Geneva International Film Festival

The documentary film Khartoum has won the prestigious Gilda Vieira de Mello Prize at the 25th edition of the Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights. The film…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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Benin Receives 22 Vehicles from Japan to Enhance Security Operations in New Cooperation Project

Benin's Republican Police and Civil Protection Agency have officially received 22 vehicles from Japan, a donation aimed at enhancing the country's security operations. The fleet consists of 20 pickups and…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025