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Chad Detains Opposition Leader Succès Masra Over Deadly Clashes, Lawyers Decry Political Targeting

Succès Masra, leader of Chad’s opposition party Les Transformateurs, has been placed in pre-trial detention following his May 16 arrest in connection with violent clashes in Mandakao that left at…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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China to Deepen Investment in Africa, Focus on SMEs and Industrial Cooperation

China’s Ministry of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding economic engagement with Africa, with plans to boost corporate investment—particularly in infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy—and enhance cooperation among small and…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

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Russia Seeks Closer ECOWAS Ties Under 2023–2026 Africa Action Plan Amid Sahel Realignment

The Russian government is intensifying efforts to strengthen its presence in West Africa through deeper engagement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as part of its 2023–2026…

Africa News Now May 20, 2025

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UN Court Awards Disputed Oil-Rich Islands to Equatorial Guinea in Decades-Long Dispute with Gabon

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled in favor of Equatorial Guinea in a territorial dispute with Gabon over three uninhabited islands—Conga, Mbanié, and Cocoteros—located in potentially oil-rich waters…

Africa News Now May 20, 2025

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CAF and EU Sign Landmark Football Partnership to Boost Youth Development and Strengthen Africa-Europe Ties

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the European Commission have announced a new strategic partnership to support upcoming African football tournaments and youth development initiatives, marking a significant deepening…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Ex-Gabonese President Ali Bongo Leaves Country for Angola as Family Freed Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was ousted in a military coup in August 2023, has left the country and is now in Luanda, Angola, according to a statement…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Chadian Opposition Leader Succès Masra Arrested Amid Deadly Ethnic Clashes in Southwest

Former Chadian Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra has been arrested over alleged involvement in violent clashes that erupted Wednesday in Mandakao, a village in Logone Occidental province, near…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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African Union Mobilizes $400M for Peace Efforts, Eyes Financial Independence

The African Union (AU) has raised $400 million to fund peace operations across the continent, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf announced Monday in Addis Ababa. The funds, channeled through…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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Chad Names New National Stadium After Late President Idriss Déby

Chad has announced that its new 30,000-seat stadium in N'Djamena will be named after the late President Idriss Déby Itno, honoring his role in initiating the project. The decision, made…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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Nobel Laureate Denis Mukwege Urges EU Action as Sexual Violence Escalates in DR Congo Conflict

Congolese Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege issued a grave warning on Wednesday, denouncing the widespread and systematic use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the…

Africa News Now May 7, 2025

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DRC Seeks to Lift Kabila’s Immunity Over War Crimes Allegations Amid Rising Tensions

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has formally requested the removal of parliamentary immunity for former President Joseph Kabila, a move that could lead to his prosecution on charges…

Africa News Now May 1, 2025