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Mali Dissolves All Political Parties in Sweeping Decree

In a sweeping political overhaul, Mali’s transitional authorities on May 13, 2025, dissolved all political parties and politically affiliated organizations. The move, enacted by presidential decree 2025-0339 PTRM, was announced…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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Ghana’s Minority Mulls Impeachment Over Mahama’s Alleged Constitutional Breach

Ghana’s parliamentary Minority is weighing impeachment proceedings against President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of violating Article 60 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines presidential succession. The controversy stems from…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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Kenya and Dominican Republic Sign Pact to Support Police in Haiti

Kenya and the Dominican Republic signed an agreement on Monday to enhance emergency support for Kenyan police deployed in Haiti as part of a UN-backed multinational security mission. The pact,…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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African Union Mobilizes $400M for Peace Efforts, Eyes Financial Independence

The African Union (AU) has raised $400 million to fund peace operations across the continent, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf announced Monday in Addis Ababa. The funds, channeled through…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

ANN West Africa

Sahel Alliance Unites to Tackle Road Safety Crisis

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has launched a joint initiative to address the region's worsening road safety crisis, with a high-level technical session underway in Bamako…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

ANN West Africa

Guinea Sets December 2025 for Elections Amid Transition to Civilian Rule

Guinea will hold presidential and general elections in December 2025, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah announced Monday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s planned return to democratic governance following…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

Amnesty International Warns U.S.-Rwanda Deportation Deal Risks Violating International Law

Rwanda’s agreement to accept deportees from the United States has come under fire from Amnesty International, which warns the arrangement could breach international law and place vulnerable migrants at risk.…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

Burkina Faso’s Traoré Rejects U.S. Claims on Gold Funding Military Operations.

Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré has denied allegations by U.S. AFRICOM Commander Gen. Michael Langley that Burkina Faso’s gold is financing military activities. In an interview with Russia’s Sputnik, Traoré labeled…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

ANN Central Africa

Chad Names New National Stadium After Late President Idriss Déby

Chad has announced that its new 30,000-seat stadium in N'Djamena will be named after the late President Idriss Déby Itno, honoring his role in initiating the project. The decision, made…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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Finland’s President Stubb Makes Historic Kenya Visit, Signs Deals on Peace, Trade, and Cooperation

Finnish President Alexander Stubb is on a historic three-day state visit to Kenya, marking the first official visit by a Finnish head of state to the East African nation since…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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First Group of Afrikaners Relocated to U.S. Under Trump Refugee Program Amid Controversy

A group of 49 white South Africans, primarily Afrikaner families, arrived at Dulles International Airport on Monday morning as the first beneficiaries of a controversial refugee relocation program initiated by…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025