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EU and Egypt Sign Security Pact to Tackle Organized Crime and Human Trafficking

Europol and Egypt’s Ministry of Interior have signed a new Working Arrangement aimed at intensifying cooperation in the fight against serious and organized crime, marking a major step in joint…

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Leadership Rift Splits South Sudan’s Main Opposition as Machar Detained

South Sudan’s main opposition group, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO), has descended into internal turmoil following the house arrest of its longtime leader Riek Machar, deepening concerns over the…

Africa News Now April 10, 2025

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Egypt Urges Greater EU Investment Amid Migration Pressures and Aid Shortfall

At the second ministerial meeting of the EU-Horn of Africa Migration Route Initiative—also known as the Khartoum Process—held this week, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty appealed for increased European support…

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U.S. Reaffirms Support for Moroccan Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara Talks

The United States has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the sole basis for resolving the decades-long conflict over Western Sahara, reiterating the position originally adopted by former…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Malian Youth Protest at Algerian Embassy Over Drone Incident, Demand Apology

Hundreds of Malian youths rallied outside the Algerian Embassy in Bamako on Tuesday, calling for an official apology from Algiers following the downing of a Malian military drone near the…

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…

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Algeria Halts Flights to and from Mali Over Repeated Airspace Violations

Algeria has suspended all flights to and from neighboring Mali in response to what it described as repeated violations of its airspace, state television announced on Sunday. The move signals…

Africa News Now April 8, 2025

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Libya Devalues Dinar Amid Soaring Public Debt and Political Division

Libya’s central bank announced a 13.3% devaluation of the national currency on Sunday, setting the official exchange rate at 5.5677 dinars to the US dollar, down from the previous 4.48…

Africa News Now April 7, 2025

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Sahel Alliance Recalls Ambassadors from Algeria Over Drone Incident and Rising Tensions

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has jointly recalled their ambassadors from Algeria following an escalating diplomatic dispute sparked by the downing of a Malian military…

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Macron, Sisi Call for Gaza Ceasefire Ahead of Trilateral Talks in Cairo

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Egypt on Sunday for a three-day diplomatic mission focused on the intensifying Gaza conflict, as Israel continues its offensive in the enclave following the…

Africa News Now April 7, 2025