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President Tinubu Proposes New Security Force for West Africa’s Coastal Waters with Lagos as Headquarters

At the 38th African Union (AU) Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented a groundbreaking proposal to establish a regional security force dedicated to safeguarding…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Ghana’s Foreign Ministry Establishes Student Desks in Diplomatic Missions Abroad

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the establishment of a special department dedicated to prioritizing and addressing the needs of Ghanaian students studying abroad. According to the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Senegal’s President Faye Pledges Economic Reforms Amid Rising Public Debt

Senegal’s newly elected President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has vowed to address the country’s growing economic concerns following the release of a comprehensive report by the Court of Auditors. The 57-page…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth Granted Bail After Arrest on Money Laundering Charges

Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, has been released on bail following his arrest on Sunday in connection with money laundering charges. The arrest followed a series of searches…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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South Africa Considers Russia and Iran for Nuclear Power Expansion Amid Tensions with the U.S.

South Africa is exploring the possibility of turning to Russia or Iran for the expansion of its civilian nuclear power capacity, according to a senior government minister. This potential shift…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Pioneering Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks Killed in South Africa in Targeted Attack

Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in both the LGBTQ+ and Muslim communities, has been tragically shot and killed in South Africa. Known as the world’s first openly gay imam, the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo Sets New Men’s Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo made history on Sunday by breaking the men’s half-marathon world record in Barcelona, becoming the first runner to complete the distance in under 57 minutes. The 24-year-old…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Egypt and Jordan Collaborate on Gaza Rebuilding Plans Amid Ongoing Tensions

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II in Cairo on Sunday as the two leaders continued discussions on the situation in Gaza. This…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Deadly Collapse at Illegal Gold Mine in Mali Leaves Dozens Dead, Mostly Women

At least dozens of people, most of them women, have tragically lost their lives following the collapse of an illegal gold mine in western Mali on Saturday. Local officials confirmed…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Makes Stop in Cairo Ahead of June Launch

The FIFA Club World Cup trophy has made another exciting stop on its global tour ahead of the tournament’s official launch in June. This week, the iconic trophy arrived in…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, was arrested early on Sunday on charges of money laundering, according to the state-run Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). The arrest follows a series…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025