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EU and AU Pledge Deeper Strategic Cooperation Amid Global Crises and Shifting Alliances

Foreign ministers from the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced cooperation on peace, security, economic development, and multilateral reform during the third EU-AU Ministerial…

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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Egyptian Trafficker Jailed for 25 Years in UK for Smuggling 3,700 Migrants Across Mediterranean

A London court has sentenced Ahmed Ebid, a 42-year-old Egyptian national, to 25 years in prison for masterminding a large-scale human smuggling operation that trafficked nearly 3,800 migrants, including children,…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

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Sudan Accuses UAE of Drone Strike on Port Sudan Amid Escalating Civil War

Sudan’s government has formally accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of launching a drone strike on Port Sudan earlier this month, marking the first direct allegation of Emirati military involvement…

Africa News Now May 20, 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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Ghana Deepens Diplomatic Ties with Morocco to Boost Regional Cooperation and South-South Partnerships

Ghana and Morocco are strengthening their diplomatic and legislative ties as part of a broader strategy to enhance regional cooperation and South-South collaboration. A high-level Ghanaian parliamentary delegation led by…

Africa News Now May 19, 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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Tripoli Returns to Calm After Deadly Militia Clashes Spark Anti-Government Protests

Relative calm has returned to Tripoli, Libya’s capital, after violent clashes erupted on May 12 between rival militias following the killing of Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, head of the Stability Support…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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RSF Drone Strikes Plunge Khartoum Into Darkness as Sudan’s Civil War Escalates

Khartoum and surrounding areas remained without power late Thursday following a wave of overnight drone strikes that targeted key electricity infrastructure in and around the capital. The attacks mark a…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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Mauritanian Court Jails Ex-President Aziz to 15 Years for Corruption

A Mauritanian appeals court has sentenced former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to 15 years in prison and imposed a $3 million fine for corruption, significantly increasing the five-year sentence…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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France Expelled Algerian officials with diplomatic passports As Diplomatic Tensions Escalate

France has expelled several Algerian officials with diplomatic passports who lacked visas, a retaliatory step following Algeria’s recent expulsion of 15 French diplomats. The French Foreign Ministry summoned Algeria’s chargé…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025