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Rwanda and DRC Sign Landmark Peace Deal in Washington with U.S. Backing and Mineral Access Provisions

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement in Washington, aimed at ending decades of armed conflict in eastern Congo and stabilizing one of…

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Ramaphosa Defies DA Ultimatum Amid Coalition Rift Over Deputy Minister’s Dismissal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a firm response to the Democratic Alliance (DA), stating he will “not yield to threats and ultimatums” amid escalating tensions within the Government…

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Niger and Switzerland Sign New Education and Skills Development Pact for Youth

Niger and Switzerland have strengthened bilateral ties through the signing of two major agreements aimed at improving education and youth employment in Niger. The signing ceremony took place on June…

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China, Senegal Pledge Deeper Ties and Development Cooperation in Beijing Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening ties with Senegal and the wider Global South during a high-level meeting with Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Beijing on…

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One Year On: Kenyan-Led UN Security Mission Marks Milestone in Haiti Amid Ongoing Gang Crisis

A year after the deployment of the first Kenyan police officers to Haiti, senior Haitian and United Nations officials gathered in Port-au-Prince on Thursday, June 27, to mark the anniversary…

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Nigeria and Brazil Seal $1 Billion Green Deal to Boost Agriculture and Trade

Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark bilateral agreement to deepen cooperation in agriculture, trade, and climate resilience, marking a major step in their decades-long partnership. Central to the pact…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025

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South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach Makes NBA History with Top-10 Draft Pick

South Sudanese basketball prodigy Khaman Maluach made history on Wednesday night, becoming the first South Sudan-born player ever selected in the top 10 of the NBA Draft. Picked 10th overall…

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Ghana Aims to Become Gavi Donor by 2030 After Major Vaccine Investment

Ghana has set an ambitious target to become a donor to the Gavi Vaccine Alliance by 2030, positioning itself as a rising leader in global health financing. President John Dramani…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025

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Zohran Mamdani Defeats Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Primary, Making History as Progressive Frontrunner

Zohran Mamdani, a Ugandan-born, 33-year-old progressive lawmaker, clinched a historic victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a stunning political upset.…

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Nigeria and Belarus Launch Youth-Focused Agricultural Mechanization Program

Nigeria has officially launched the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanization Program, a transformative partnership with Belarus aimed at modernizing the country's farming practices and empowering its youth. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

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Mali and Russia Deepen Ties with Nuclear Energy, Trade and Security Deals

Mali and Russia have signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening their economic, scientific, and energy cooperation, including a pivotal deal on the peaceful use of nuclear energy,…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025