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Malian High Authority for Communication’s New Media Royalty Rates Spark Outrage

Bamako, Mali – The Malian High Authority for Communication (HAC) has introduced new media royalty rates that require outlets to pay between 1 million and 20 million CFA francs based…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Mohamed Touré, Son of Guinea’s First President, Returns Home After Serving Prison Sentence in U.S.

Conakry, Guinea – Mohamed Touré, the son of Guinea’s first president, Sékou Touré, has returned to Guinea after serving a seven-year sentence in the United States. Touré and his wife,…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Nigerien Security Forces Dismantle Major Arms Trafficking Network in Tahoua

Nigerien security forces have successfully dismantled a significant arms trafficking network operating in the city of Tahoua, following a meticulously coordinated operation. The operation, led by Warrant Officer Abdou Amadou…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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NDLEA Declares Four Associates of Lagos Drug Kingpin Barryshine Wanted for Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially declared four associates of notorious Lagos drug kingpin Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu, also known as Barryshine or Ejeoto, wanted in connection…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Niger to Hold National Conference to Draft Transition Charter Amid Political Change

The Nigerien government has officially scheduled a National Conference from February 15 to 19, 2025, to draft a preliminary transition charter, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing political…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Bukavu in Crisis: Rising Tensions and an Uncertain Future

As the security situation in Bukavu, South Kivu, grows increasingly dire, concerns about the city’s future intensify. The presence of military forces has escalated significantly, leading to heightened tensions among…

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Egypt Rejects Trump’s Proposal on Palestinian Refugees, US-Egypt Tensions Rise

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in Washington on Monday, where he was greeted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His visit comes amid growing tensions between Egypt and…

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Jacob Zuma’s Party Files Treason Complaint Against AfriForum Over Land Reform Law Criticism

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma’s political party, the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MK), has filed a treason complaint against the Afrikaner rights group AfriForum. The complaint stems…

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US Aid Freeze Sparks Concern in Africa, Threatening Vital Humanitarian Operations

A freeze on global aid imposed by the Trump administration has sparked significant concern across Africa, as humanitarian groups and civil society organizations fear the detrimental effects on vulnerable populations.…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Tunisian Man Goes on Trial in France for Terrorist Killing of Three People in Nice Basilica

A Tunisian man, Brahim Aouissaoui, 25, has gone on trial in France on terrorism charges in connection with the 2020 killing of three people at the Notre-Dame basilica in Nice,…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Ghana’s President John Mahama Bans State-Funded First-Class Travel for Officials to Curb Spending

In a bid to reduce government expenditure, Ghana’s President John Mahama has announced a ban on state-funded first-class travel for government officials, including cabinet ministers. The directive, aimed at promoting…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025