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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

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Mozambique’s President Chapo Seeks Chinese Investment to Drive Infrastructure and Industrial Growth

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is looking to deepen economic ties with China as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development and industrialization in Mozambique during his first state visit since…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Macky Sall Joins Tight Race for UN Secretary-General as Global Tensions Shape Contest

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall is among four candidates auditioning this week for the role of Secretary-General of the United Nations, as the race to succeed António Guterres enters a…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Ghana Sacks National Team Coach Otto Addo Weeks Before World Cup Opener

The Ghana Football Association has dismissed Black Stars head coach Otto Addo just over two months before Ghana’s opening match at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. In a brief statement…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

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Egypt Urges Trump to Intervene as Middle East War Escalates

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday called on U.S. President Donald Trump to help bring an end to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has now entered its second…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026