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ICC Alleges War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity in Darfur as Sudan Conflict Deepens

The International Criminal Court (ICC) told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe that war crimes and crimes against humanity are being committed…

Africa News Now July 11, 2025

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Egypt, China Deepen Financial Ties with Currency Trade, Panda Bonds, and Digital Payment Deals

On July 10, 2025, the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Hassan Abdalla, hosted his Chinese counterpart, Pan Gongsheng of the People’s Bank of China, in Cairo for a…

Africa News Now July 11, 2025

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Nigeria Rejects U.S. Push to Accept Venezuelan Deportees Amid Immigration Crackdown

Nigeria has firmly declined a request from the United States to accept 300 Venezuelan deportees as part of Washington’s controversial third-country deportation policy. Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar made the…

Africa News Now July 11, 2025

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Togo Issues Arrest Warrants for Exiled Activists Behind June Protests

The Togolese government has issued international arrest warrants for leaders of the M66 Citizens’ Movement, a coalition of bloggers, exiled activists, and opposition voices behind the June 2025 anti-government protests…

Africa News Now July 11, 2025

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Senegal’s President Faye Deepens U.S. Ties with Focus on Trade, Aviation, and Development

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye concluded a series of high-level engagements in Washington, D.C., aimed at boosting Senegal’s economic partnerships and international investment footprint. On the sidelines of a formal…

Africa News Now July 11, 2025

ANN West Africa

Mali Junta Leader Assimi Goita Grants Himself Indefinite Presidential Mandate

Mali's transitional military leader, General Assimi Goita, has officially signed a new law granting himself a five-year presidential term—renewable indefinitely and without the need for elections. The controversial law, signed…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

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Congo Postpones Trial of Former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba Over $19M Embezzlement Case

The high-profile trial of Constant Mutamba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s former Minister of Justice, was postponed on Monday, just hours after opening at the Kinshasa Court of Appeal. The…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

ANN West Africa

Burna Boy Drops Star-Studded Album ‘No Sign of Weakness’ as Afrobeats Global Influence Grows

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has released his much-anticipated album No Sign of Weakness, a star-packed celebration of resilience and creativity. The album, which dropped on Friday, July 11, features…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

ANN West Africa

Shatta Wale Endorses President Mahama, Urges Youth to Back Government for Economic Gains

Ghanaian dancehall icon Shatta Wale has publicly endorsed President John Mahama, calling on young people to support the current administration to improve their financial prospects. The endorsement came during a…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigerian Forces Kill 30 Bandits in Northwest After Deadly Village Attacks

Nigerian security forces have killed at least 30 armed bandits in a coordinated operation following deadly attacks on several villages in the country’s northwestern region, officials confirmed on Thursday, July…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

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Cameroon’s Ruling Party in Crisis as Biya Succession Debate Sparks Political Unrest

Cameroon’s ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) is facing unprecedented internal division over the potential candidacy of 91-year-old President Paul Biya in the October 2025 elections, raising fears of a…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025