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Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey Becomes 7th Commonwealth Secretary-General, First African Woman to Hold Office

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has been appointed as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, making history as the first African woman to hold the prestigious position. Her appointment marks a significant…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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Mali Denies Drone Violation of Algerian Airspace Amid Conflicting Claims

The Malian military has denied accusations that one of its drones violated Algerian airspace, following reports that an unmanned aircraft crashed in the Tinzouatène region, near the Algeria-Mali border. In…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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Mali Raises 43 Billion CFA on WAEMU Market, Exceeding Target Amid Strong Investor Confidence

Mali's transitional government successfully raised 43 billion CFA francs ($71 million) on the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) financial market, surpassing its initial target of 40 billion CFA…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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Nigeria Secures $1.08 Billion World Bank Loan to Strengthen Economy, Education, and Nutrition

Nigeria has secured $1.08 billion in concessional financing from the World Bank to support economic resilience, expand access to education, and improve nutrition for vulnerable communities, the global lender announced.…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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Zambia Withdraws Four U.S.-Based Players from China Tournament Amid U.S. Travel Restrictions

Zambia’s women’s national football team has withdrawn four of its United States-based players from the upcoming Yongchuan International Tournament in China due to new travel measures introduced by U.S. President…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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Niger Junta Releases 50+ Detainees, Including Former Ministers, Amid Ongoing Political Turmoil

Niger’s ruling military junta has released more than 50 detainees, including several high-profile former ministers from the government it overthrew in the July 2023 coup. The move comes as part…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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Senegal’s Parliament Revises Amnesty Law, Opening Door for Prosecution of Security Forces

Senegal’s parliament on Wednesday approved significant revisions to the country’s controversial amnesty law, a move that could allow the prosecution of security forces and former government officials accused of human…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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UN Warns of Escalating Human Rights Crisis in DRC Amid M23 Offensive

The United Nations' Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif, delivered a critical report on Tuesday outlining the worsening human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).…

Africa News Now April 2, 2025

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EFF Seeks to Block South Africa’s Budget Vote, Threatens Legal Action

South Africa’s opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has formally requested that Parliament’s Speaker, Thoko Didiza, halt Wednesday’s scheduled vote on the next stage of the national budget process.…

Africa News Now April 2, 2025

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Zimbabwe Police Arrest 95 Protesters Amid Calls for Mnangagwa’s Resignation

Zimbabwean police have arrested 95 individuals following Monday’s anti-government protests in the capital, Harare, accusing them of promoting "public violence" and "breaches of peace." According to police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Reduces Fuel Prices for April 2025 Amid Economic Adjustments

The government of Côte d’Ivoire has announced a reduction in fuel prices for April 2025, a move aimed at easing the financial burden on consumers. The Ministry of Mines, Petroleum,…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025