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Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé Continues Mediation Efforts Between Rwanda and DRC Amid Escalating Tensions

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Monday to continue his mediation efforts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in response to rising regional tensions, primarily…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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Kinshasa Residents Criticize Trump’s Migration Comments as Misguided and Disrespectful

Residents of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have expressed frustration and disappointment following recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who referenced Congolese…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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CAF Fines Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance Over Fan Violence Ahead of Club World Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines on Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis following violent fan clashes during their CAF Champions League quarter-final on April 1.…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Trump Administration Weighs Closure of 30 U.S. Embassies and Consulates, Targeting Africa in Major Diplomatic Pullback

The Trump administration is considering a sweeping downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, with internal State Department documents revealing plans to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide, including at…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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U.S. Demands Rwanda Withdraw Troops from DRC, End Support for M23 Rebels

The United States has issued a firm demand for Rwanda to immediately withdraw its troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and halt all support to the M23…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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AU Envoy Faure Gnassingbé Meets Angolan Leader in Luanda to Advance DRC Peace Talks

Newly appointed African Union (AU) mediator and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Luanda on Wednesday to meet with Angolan President João Lourenço, as part of renewed efforts to resolve…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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IMF Reaches Agreement with Ghana on Fourth Review, Paving Way for $370 Million Disbursement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ghana on the fourth review of its $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. If approved by the IMF…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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Chadian Students in Nigeria Face Deportation Threats, Urge Diplomatic Intervention

Chadian students enrolled in universities in Nigeria's Plateau State are raising alarms over threats of forced repatriation by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), following recent arrests and warnings of imminent…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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Gabon Votes in High-Stakes Election as Coup Leader Seeks Seven-Year Mandate

Gabonese voters went to the polls on Saturday in a pivotal presidential election that could cement the power of interim leader Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who seized control in…

Africa News Now April 12, 2025

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UN Refugee Chief Warns of Mounting Crisis as Sudan Conflict Displaces Millions

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, issued a stark warning on Wednesday during a visit to a refugee camp in eastern Chad, where thousands of Sudanese civilians…

Africa News Now April 11, 2025

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Gabon’s Election Poised to Cement Nguema’s Rule, but Critics See Continuity Over Change

Gabonese voters head to the polls this Saturday in a landmark presidential election widely expected to confirm transitional leader Brice Oligui Nguema’s hold on power, less than a year after…

Africa News Now April 10, 2025