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President Mahama Strengthens Ghana-U.S. Security Cooperation at Munich Security Conference

President John Dramani Mahama participated in a series of bilateral meetings on Thursday, held on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, focusing on enhancing regional security cooperation and exploring…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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Ghana’s President Mahama Advocates for Africa’s Self-Sufficiency and Economic Independence at Munich Security Conference

President John Dramani Mahama participated in the Opening Townhall Meeting of the Munich Security Conference today, where he joined global leaders, policymakers, and economic experts in discussing the theme “Building…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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The Gambia and India Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Focus on Defense Cooperation

The Gambia and India have solidified their bilateral relationship by focusing on enhancing collaboration in key areas such as capacity building, capability enhancement, and the sharing of best practices for…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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President Zelensky to Deliver Virtual Address at African Union Summit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has been informed that he will not be attending the upcoming African Union (AU) summit in person. In a letter dated February 5th, Zelensky was…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze Raises Concerns for South African Communities, NGO Programs Struggling

Community members in Evaton, south of Johannesburg, gathered at the Emthojeni Awareness Centre on Wednesday to collect food parcels donated by the U.S. Department of Social Development. This initiative, which…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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EU Reaffirms Support for Burkina Faso Amid Regional Challenges, Focuses on Development Aid and Food Security

Brussels has reiterated its commitment to supporting Burkina Faso with continued development aid and food security assistance, despite ongoing regional challenges. The European Union’s Special Representative to the Sahel, João…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Nigeria Seeks Partnership with India to Boost Green Energy Transition Amid Power Grid Challenges

Nigeria is actively seeking to form a partnership with India to accelerate its energy transition and enhance its renewable energy initiatives. A senior Nigerian government official revealed on Tuesday that…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Mohamed Touré, Son of Guinea’s First President, Returns Home After Serving Prison Sentence in U.S.

Conakry, Guinea – Mohamed Touré, the son of Guinea’s first president, Sékou Touré, has returned to Guinea after serving a seven-year sentence in the United States. Touré and his wife,…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Egypt Rejects Trump’s Proposal on Palestinian Refugees, US-Egypt Tensions Rise

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in Washington on Monday, where he was greeted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His visit comes amid growing tensions between Egypt and…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Jacob Zuma’s Party Files Treason Complaint Against AfriForum Over Land Reform Law Criticism

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma’s political party, the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MK), has filed a treason complaint against the Afrikaner rights group AfriForum. The complaint stems…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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US Aid Freeze Sparks Concern in Africa, Threatening Vital Humanitarian Operations

A freeze on global aid imposed by the Trump administration has sparked significant concern across Africa, as humanitarian groups and civil society organizations fear the detrimental effects on vulnerable populations.…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025