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Ghana Commemorates W.E.B. Du Bois’ Legacy on His 157th Birthday with Wreath Laying Ceremony and Thought-Provoking Tributes

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, a colorful and poignant event was held at the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in Cantonment, Accra, to celebrate the 157th birthday of Dr. W.E.B.…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti During Operation Against Violent Gangs

A Kenyan police officer deployed to Haiti to assist in combating the country’s violent gangs was tragically killed in a confrontation with one of the criminal groups in the Artibonite…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Egypt Begins Sending Mobile Home Materials for Gaza’s Reconstruction Amid War’s Devastation

Egyptian state media reported on Thursday that trucks carrying materials intended to build mobile homes crossed the Rafah crossing into Egypt, on their way to an inspection area at the…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes Looted in 1897, Largest Repatriation of Cultural Artifacts

The Dutch government has announced plans to return more than 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a historic step in the restitution of cultural heritage looted during the British invasion…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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Egypt and Spain Reject Trump’s Gaza Depopulation Proposal, Urge Support for Palestinian Rights and Reconstruction

In a joint news conference on Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez strongly opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to depopulate the Gaza Strip.…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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Egypt Proposes Plan for Gaza Reconstruction, Rejecting Trump’s Depopulation Proposal

Egypt is formulating a comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza without forcing the displacement of its Palestinian population, presenting a stark contrast to former U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to…

Africa News Now February 19, 2025

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Sudanese Foreign Minister Meets Iranian Counterpart in Tehran to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Ongoing Conflict

On Monday, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed Al-Sharif met with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in Tehran as part of a diplomatic mission to reinforce bilateral relations between…

Africa News Now February 18, 2025

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Ghana’s Foreign Ministry Establishes Student Desks in Diplomatic Missions Abroad

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the establishment of a special department dedicated to prioritizing and addressing the needs of Ghanaian students studying abroad. According to the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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South Africa Considers Russia and Iran for Nuclear Power Expansion Amid Tensions with the U.S.

South Africa is exploring the possibility of turning to Russia or Iran for the expansion of its civilian nuclear power capacity, according to a senior government minister. This potential shift…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Egypt and Jordan Collaborate on Gaza Rebuilding Plans Amid Ongoing Tensions

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II in Cairo on Sunday as the two leaders continued discussions on the situation in Gaza. This…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf Elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has emerged victorious in the race to become the next Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, securing a significant political achievement for his country.…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025