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South African Ex-Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Welcomed Home Amid U.S. Expulsion Controversy

Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador expelled by the Trump administration and declared persona non grata, received a hero’s welcome upon his return to South Africa on Sunday. Hundreds…

Africa News Now March 23, 2025

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Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré Calls for Fight Against Misinformation and Western Influence

Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has called on the citizens of his country to combat misinformation and the negative portrayal of Africa in the global media. During a…

Africa News Now March 21, 2025

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Ghanaian Journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas Awarded $18 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Agyapong and Asamoah

Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been awarded $18 million in damages following a defamation lawsuit against former Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and social media commentator Frederick Asamoah.…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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Niger Withdraws from La Francophonie Amid Deteriorating Relations Post-Coup

Niger announced on Monday that it was withdrawing from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), a significant move that marks a further breakdown in the country's relations with the…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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South Africa Responds to US Expulsion of Ambassador, Opposition Urges President to Resist US Pressure

Tensions between South Africa and the United States have escalated following the expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from Washington. The US State Department declared Rasool an "unwelcome person,"…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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Rwanda Expels Belgian Diplomats Amid Tensions Over DRC Conflict and Colonial Legacy

Rwanda has officially severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, demanding that Belgian diplomats leave the country within 48 hours. The expulsion follows a heated exchange between the two nations, with Rwanda…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives Moves to Strengthen Economic Ties with China

The Nigerian House of Representatives has initiated efforts to address challenges hindering investment and economic cooperation between Nigeria and China. At a high-profile event in Abuja, Jafaru Yakubu, the Chairman…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025

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IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement for Egypt Following Economic Reform Review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Tuesday that it had completed its fourth review of Egypt’s ongoing economic reform program, approving a $1.2 billion disbursement to support the country’s…

Africa News Now March 12, 2025

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Gambian Coalition Plans Protest Over Rejection of Diaspora Voting Rights

The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CPG) has announced its intention to hold a large-scale protest in response to the government’s recent rejection of diaspora voting rights. The group, which advocates…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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Women of Valour Event in Paris Celebrates African Women’s Empowerment

In a historic first for France, the Women of Valour event was held in a private mansion on the iconic Avenue Saint-Honoré in Paris, marking a significant moment for African…

Africa News Now March 9, 2025

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UK Refuses to Pay Remaining £50M to Rwanda After Suspension of Migrant Deal

The UK government has announced that it will not make any further payments to Rwanda following the suspension of the controversial migrant deal between the two countries. The deal, which…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025