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Ghanaian Journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas Awarded $18 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Agyapong and Asamoah

Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been awarded $18 million in damages following a defamation lawsuit against former Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and social media commentator Frederick Asamoah.…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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Niger Withdraws from La Francophonie Amid Deteriorating Relations Post-Coup

Niger announced on Monday that it was withdrawing from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), a significant move that marks a further breakdown in the country's relations with the…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

ANN West Africa

At Least 18 Killed in Mali Airstrike on Market Amid Ongoing Conflict with Separatists

A deadly airstrike on a market in northern Mali has killed at least 18 people, according to the Collective for the Defense of the Rights of the Azawad People, a…

Africa News Now March 18, 2025

ANN Central Africa Eastern Africa

M23 Rebels Withdraw from Peace Talks Amid Rising Tensions in Eastern Congo

The M23 rebel group, which has recently made significant advances in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on Monday that it would withdraw from…

Africa News Now March 18, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Sudanese Documentary ‘Khartoum’ Wins Gilda Vieira de Mello Prize at Geneva International Film Festival

The documentary film Khartoum has won the prestigious Gilda Vieira de Mello Prize at the 25th edition of the Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights. The film…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Benin Receives 22 Vehicles from Japan to Enhance Security Operations in New Cooperation Project

Benin's Republican Police and Civil Protection Agency have officially received 22 vehicles from Japan, a donation aimed at enhancing the country's security operations. The fleet consists of 20 pickups and…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

ANN Central Africa Eastern Africa

Ghana to Host Third Edition of African Schools Football Championship, Marking Historic First for West Africa

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Ghana will be the host nation for the highly anticipated third edition of the African Schools Football Championship. This landmark…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Opposition Leader Tidjane Thiam Criticizes Ouattara’s Re-election Bid, Addresses Eligibility Concerns Ahead of Côte d’Ivoire Election

With just eight months remaining until Côte d'Ivoire’s presidential election, opposition leader Tidjane Thiam is intensifying his campaign to gain support both at home and abroad. During a recent meeting…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Guinea Suspends Opposition Parties Over Non-Compliance as Political Tensions Escalate

Guinea's authorities have officially suspended the RPG ARC-EN-CIEL and UFR opposition parties for failing to comply with the country’s political party regulations. This suspension follows a recent political party evaluation…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Kidnapping of ‘Don’t Touch My Money’ Leader Sparks Outrage Amid Growing Economic Unrest in Mali

The president of the "Don’t Touch My Money" (Dôremê té bôh Alà) movement, Mohamed Sacko, remains missing after being abducted by armed, hooded men in broad daylight near the Ministry…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Alliance of Sahel States Advances Regional Integration with Key Economic and Infrastructure Initiatives

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has made substantial progress in enhancing regional cooperation, with a strong focus on economic integration, infrastructure development, and strategic defense initiatives. During a high-level…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025