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The Gambia and India Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Focus on Defense Cooperation

The Gambia and India have solidified their bilateral relationship by focusing on enhancing collaboration in key areas such as capacity building, capability enhancement, and the sharing of best practices for…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Mali Launches DDR-1 Program to Disarm and Reintegrate Former Combatants

In a significant step toward peace and stability, the transitional authorities in Mali have officially launched the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR-1) program. This initiative aims to disarm and reintegrate…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Over 3,600 Nigerians Return from Chad After Decade of Refugee Status

More than 3,600 Nigerians who fled to neighboring Chad a decade ago to escape the ravages of jihadist violence in northeastern Nigeria have recently returned home, according to an aid…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Popular Congolese Musician Delcat Idengo Killed While Filming Music Video in Goma

Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, the popular Congolese musician known as Delcat Idengo, has been tragically killed while filming a music video in Goma, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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President Zelensky to Deliver Virtual Address at African Union Summit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has been informed that he will not be attending the upcoming African Union (AU) summit in person. In a letter dated February 5th, Zelensky was…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Liberia’s Supreme Court Justice Supports Speaker Koffa Amid Political Deadlock in House of Representatives

Liberia's Supreme Court Justice, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, has publicly weighed in on the ongoing political deadlock in the country's House of Representatives, offering a significant boost to embattled Speaker Fonati…

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Nigeria Approves $200 Million Health Sector Boost Amid U.S. Aid Cuts

Nigeria’s lawmakers have approved an additional $200 million for the country’s health sector as part of the 2025 federal budget to mitigate the impact of a 90-day aid freeze from…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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South Africa Honors Fallen Peacekeepers Killed in DRC Clashes with Moving Ceremony

The remains of 14 South African peacekeepers who tragically lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were repatriated to South Africa on Thursday, with a solemn ceremony…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Ivorian Opposition Figures Sentenced to Prison Amid Allegations of Political Persecution

In a high-profile ruling by the Ivorian justice system, two prominent members of the PPA-CI (the political party of former President Laurent Gbagbo) have been sentenced to ten years in…

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Kenya’s Flower Industry Faces Challenges Amid Tough EU Regulations and Global Market Shifts

Kenya's flower industry, particularly the red rose, plays a significant role in the nation's economy, employing over half a million people, according to a 2021 report by the Central Bank…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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African Leaders Renew Calls for Colonial Reparations at AU Summit, Facing Global Resistance

At the 2025 African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African leaders have intensified their calls for reparations for the legacies of slavery and colonialism. The discussions, which have…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025