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Tinubu Urges Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Rejoin ECOWAS Amid 50th Anniversary Summit

Outgoing ECOWAS Chair and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a strong appeal for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to return to the West African regional bloc, urging unity…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Traoré’s Phone Ban for Frontline Soldiers: Smart Discipline or Risky Overreach?

In a bold and controversial move, President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has ordered a ban on the use of smartphones by frontline military personnel, citing the devices as sources…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

ANN West Africa

Togolese Rapper Aamron Freed After Controversial Psychiatric Detention Sparks Outrage

Togolese rapper and activist Aamron was released on June 21 after spending nearly a month in involuntary psychiatric detention at Zébé Hospital in Aného, following his arrest on May 26.…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Ouattara Weighs Fourth Term Bid as Ivory Coast Enters Election Season

President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast has left the nation on edge after declining to confirm whether he will seek a fourth term in the upcoming October 2025 presidential election,…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Chad Cracks Down on Crime with Arrest of 17, Including Sudanese Arms Traffickers

Chadian security forces have arrested 17 suspects—including Sudanese arms traffickers, escaped prisoners, and highway bandits—as part of a nationwide security sweep known as Operation Zero Criminals, aimed at curbing rising…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Mali’s Leader Assimi Goïta Visits Russia to Strengthen Security and Energy Ties

Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, has arrived in Moscow for a five-day official visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking another major step in the deepening…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Senegal and Spain Boost Air Rescue Cooperation with New Bilateral Agreement

Senegal and Spain are poised to deepen their cooperation in international air search and rescue (SAR) operations through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Dakar Coordination and Rescue…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

ANN West Africa

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Takes Over ECOWAS Leadership from Nigeria’s Tinubu

In a significant leadership change, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

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Burkina Faso Signs Nuclear Energy Deal with Russia to Tackle Power Shortages

Burkina Faso has signed a landmark agreement with Russia to develop its first civil nuclear power plant, marking a bold step in the West African nation’s bid to address chronic…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

ANN West Africa

Togo’s DMK Opposition Backs Mass Protests Against New Constitution and Governance Failures

Togo’s main opposition coalition, Dynamique Monseigneur Kpodzro (DMK), has officially endorsed nationwide protests scheduled for June 26–28, 2025, in a renewed push for democratic reforms and greater accountability from President…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

ANN West Africa

Chinese Envoy Sparks Outrage in Ghana Over ‘Galamsey Can’t Be Eliminated’ Comment

A recent statement by the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has triggered widespread backlash after he claimed that Ghana “can never eliminate” illegal mining—known locally as galamsey—and blamed Ghanaians…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025