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Congo’s President Announces Unity Government Amid Escalating Violence in Eastern Region

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has revealed plans to form a unity government as violence intensifies in the country’s eastern region, sparking significant concern from…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Ghana Extends Curfew in Bawku Municipality Amid Ongoing Security Concerns

The Ghanaian government has announced the extension of the curfew imposed on Bawku Municipality and its surrounding areas in the Upper East Region, as tensions continue to rise in the…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Jeffrey Alan Peck Honors Legacy of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois with Tribute and Reflection on Socio-Political Impact

In an emotional tribute at the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum, Jeffrey Alan Peck, the great-grandson of the late Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, emphasized the profound influence of his ancestor’s legacy…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Mali and Senegal Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Joint Border Patrols and Expanding Cooperation

Mali and Senegal are reinforcing their partnership, placing emphasis on practical cooperation over political differences within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A significant development in this growing…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey Makes History as Ghana’s First Female World Boxing Champion

Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey is making history and bringing global recognition to Ghana with her groundbreaking achievement as the country's first female world boxing champion. At just 28 years old, Quartey…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Ghana Commemorates W.E.B. Du Bois’ Legacy on His 157th Birthday with Wreath Laying Ceremony and Thought-Provoking Tributes

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, a colorful and poignant event was held at the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in Cantonment, Accra, to celebrate the 157th birthday of Dr. W.E.B.…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti During Operation Against Violent Gangs

A Kenyan police officer deployed to Haiti to assist in combating the country’s violent gangs was tragically killed in a confrontation with one of the criminal groups in the Artibonite…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Sahel States Confederation (AES) Unveils Flag, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Integration After ECOWAS Exit

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) marked a significant milestone on Friday with the official unveiling of its flag, just weeks after its member countries—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—officially withdrew…

Africa News Now February 23, 2025

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UN Calls for Cooperation Between Sahel States Alliance (AES) and ECOWAS to Ensure Regional Stability

The United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa, Leonardo Santos Simão, has called for the establishment of a cooperation framework between the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and the Economic Community…

Africa News Now February 23, 2025

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Reviving Earthen Architecture: A Vision for Sustainable Construction in Morocco’s Future

In Ouirgane village, a quiet revolution in construction is taking place. While it may seem like an isolated outpost, the village is witnessing the early stages of a movement that…

Africa News Now February 22, 2025

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Rwanda Rejects U.S. Sanctions on Senior Official Over M23 Support Amid Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Congo

Rwanda's government has strongly criticized U.S. sanctions imposed on General James Kabarebe, a senior official in the Rwandan government, over his alleged role in backing the M23 rebel group in…

Africa News Now February 22, 2025