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Russia Reaffirms Support for West Africa Dialogue During Talks with Guinea-Bissau

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Moscow's support for efforts to improve relations between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026

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Ramaphosa Honors South African WWI Soldiers at Delville Wood Memorial in France

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to South African soldiers who fought in the First World War during a commemorative ceremony at the South African National Memorial in…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026

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Ugandan Farmers Launch Landmark UK Legal Challenge Against TotalEnergies Over EACOP

Four Ugandan farmers have filed a landmark legal case in the United Kingdom against TotalEnergies, seeking to stop the controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project over alleged environmental…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

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Morocco Beats Canada to Reach Historic World Cup Quarter-Finals

Morocco made history on Saturday after a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada secured a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, sparking jubilant celebrations among thousands of fans gathered in…

Africa News Now July 5, 2026

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France and Algeria Seek to Repair Ties During Justice Minister’s Visit to Algiers

France and Algeria are moving to restore diplomatic and judicial cooperation after months of strained relations, as French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin visited Algiers for high-level talks with Algerian officials.…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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Russia and Equatorial Guinea Strengthen Defence Ties During Moscow Talks

Russia and Equatorial Guinea have reaffirmed plans to deepen defense and security cooperation following high-level talks between their foreign ministers in Moscow. Equatorial Guinea’s Foreign Minister Simeon Oyono Esono Angue…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

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Ghana MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong Detained at Amsterdam Airport Amid US-Led Investigation Reports

Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained by Dutch authorities at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, according to a statement from Ghana’s Parliament. Frimpong, who represents the Asante…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

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Nigeria Urges UN Action on AI Warfare and Rising Global Security Threats

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent international action to address growing geopolitical tensions and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence-driven warfare technologies.…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Mali’s Mamadou Sangaré Wins Marc-Vivien Foé Award as Ligue 1’s Best African Player

RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has been named the best African player in France’s Ligue 1, becoming the first Malian footballer to win the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award. The 23-year-old…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Moroccan Singer Saad Lamjarred Faces Rape Trial in France Over 2018 Allegations

The rape trial of Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred has opened in Draguignan, southern France, nearly seven years after allegations first emerged against the singer. Lamjarred, 41, appeared in court…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Nigeria and Turkey Sign Defence Pact to Boost Counterterrorism and Military Capacity

Nigeria and Turkey have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and improving its military capabilities. The deal was confirmed after talks between Nigeria’s…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026