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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

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U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to East Africa Peace Amid Escalating Congo Conflict

Senior U.S. presidential adviser Massad Boulos, representing President Donald Trump, reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to peace and regional stability during a diplomatic visit to Rwanda on Tuesday, amid heightened conflict in…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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African Trade Ministers to Convene in Ethiopia Over U.S. Tariffs Impacting $10 Billion in Exports

African trade ministers are set to meet on April 14 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to coordinate a collective response to the United States’ recent imposition of a 10% tariff on…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Chad and Libya Reignite Ties with Agreements on Aviation, Trade, and Border Security

Chad and Libya have taken significant steps to deepen bilateral cooperation following high-level talks held in N’Djamena on Tuesday. The meeting between Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and Libya’s…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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U.S. Citizens Sentenced in Congo Coup Plot Repatriated Amid Diplomatic Mineral Deal Talks

Three American citizens sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their involvement in a failed coup attempt have been repatriated to the United States, where they…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Chad Launches High-Level Committee to Oversee Implementation of Five-Year Political Agenda

The Chadian government has formally established a high-level technical committee to monitor and evaluate the execution of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s five-year political program, aimed at enhancing governance, transparency,…

Africa News Now April 8, 2025