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Benin Confirms 54 Soldiers Killed in Northern Jihadist Attack, Pledges Continued Fight

The Benin government has revised its casualty figures from a deadly jihadist assault in the country’s north, confirming that 54 soldiers were killed in coordinated attacks last week near the…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Chad Bans Civil Servants from Private Sector Work in Sweeping Education Reform

The Chadian government has officially prohibited civil servants—particularly teachers—from engaging in private sector employment, as part of a sweeping education reform agenda under the 5th Republic. The move, announced by…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Liberia’s Supreme Court Upholds Speaker Koffa’s Authority Amid Legislative Power Struggle

Liberia’s Supreme Court has reaffirmed the legitimacy of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s leadership, quashing efforts by a majority bloc of lawmakers seeking to challenge his authority. The ruling, delivered…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

ANN West Africa

Lagos Archdiocese Holds Solemn Mass to Mourn Pope Francis, Celebrate His Legacy

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos held a solemn memorial mass on Wednesday to mourn the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ghana to Launch Biometric e-Passports with Enhanced Security and Faster Services

The Government of Ghana will officially launch chip-embedded biometric passports on Monday, April 28, 2025, marking a major leap in passport security and service modernization. Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Faith Kipyegon to Chase Historic Sub-Four Minute Mile in Paris Exhibition Run

Kenyan athletics superstar Faith Kipyegon has announced her boldest challenge yet: an attempt to become the first woman in history to run a mile in under four minutes. The record-breaking…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

French President Macron Visits Madagascar to Strengthen Ties.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Madagascar on Wednesday for a two-day state visit aimed at revitalizing France’s strategic and diplomatic engagement in the Indian Ocean region, as the country…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenya sets Date to Sentenced Illegal Ant Traffickers

A Kenyan magistrate has set May 7, 2025, as the sentencing date for four suspects involved in an unprecedented case of illegal ant trafficking, marking a major legal milestone in…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Northern Africa

Egypt Urges Ceasefire Revival in Gaza Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed on Tuesday that Cairo is intensifying efforts, alongside Qatar and in coordination with the United States, to revive the ceasefire agreement in Gaza originally…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Mahama Urges ECOWAS to Embrace Unity and Reintegration at 50th Anniversary Summit

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to mark its 50th anniversary with a renewed vision of inclusive regional integration, urging…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigeria Withdraws Police Mobile Force from VIP Duties to Bolster National Security

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) officers from unauthorized VIP protection duties, signaling a major shift in national policing…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025