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Gambian President Adama Barrow Announces Bid for Third Term in 2026 Amid Controversy

Gambian President Adama Barrow has officially declared his intention to seek a third term in the upcoming 2026 general elections, a move that has generated significant debate and divided public…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Palestine and Egypt Reject Trump’s Proposal for Gaza Resettlement, Call it a Violation of International Law”

In a strongly worded response, both Palestine and Egypt have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to permanently resettle displaced Palestinians from Gaza outside the war-torn enclave. The proposal,…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Outrage After Italy Frees Libyan Military Officer Wanted by ICC for War Crimes

Italy has sparked widespread controversy after releasing Osama Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan military officer sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged involvement in war crimes during Libya's…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Rebel Alliance in Eastern DR Congo Declares Humanitarian Ceasefire Amid Escalating Violence

The Congo River Alliance, a coalition of rebel groups including the Rwanda-backed M23, has declared a humanitarian ceasefire beginning Tuesday, following weeks of intense fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Uganda Launches Trial for Sudan Strain Ebola Vaccine Amid Outbreak

Uganda has commenced a trial for a new vaccine against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, following an outbreak that has already claimed one life and infected two others.…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Nigerian Police Recover 115 Stolen Vehicles and Rescue 387 Kidnapped Victims in January 2025

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has made significant strides in its fight against crime, recovering 115 stolen vehicles and rescuing 387 individuals who were victims of kidnapping across the country…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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South Africa’s President Responds to Elon Musk’s Criticism Over Land Laws and Racism Allegations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed a series of controversial comments made by Elon Musk regarding the country’s land ownership laws. In a social media post on Monday, the billionaire,…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Trump Cuts Development Aid to Three Giant African Countries Amid Political Tensions

The United States has announced cuts to several major development aid programmes in Senegal, South Africa, and Botswana, signaling a shift in its foreign aid strategy under the Trump administration.…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Tems Makes History at 67th Grammy Awards, Wins African Music Performance Award

The 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, held in fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Sunday night, marked a historic moment for Nigeria as singer Tems won the prestigious African Music Performance Award. The…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Ivorian Political Landscape Heats Up Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election as Opposition Pushes for Unity

As Côte d'Ivoire’s 2025 presidential election draws closer, political activity in the country is intensifying, with parties ramping up rallies, grassroots engagement, and coalition-building efforts. The race for the presidency…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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Liberia, Gambia, and Sierra Leone Sign Landmark Roaming Agreement to Boost Connectivity and Cut Telecom Costs

Liberia, Gambia, and Sierra Leone have signed a historic roaming agreement aimed at reducing telecommunications costs and improving cross-border connectivity. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was formalized in Freetown,…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025