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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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Nigeria and South Africa Sign Strategic Pact to Revitalize Mining Sector and Boost Economic Diversification

Nigeria and South Africa have entered into a landmark agreement to deepen bilateral cooperation in the mining sector, as Africa’s largest economy intensifies efforts to diversify away from oil dependency…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Ghana Reclaims Control of Damang Gold Mine as Lease with Abosso Goldfields Expires

The Government of Ghana has formally taken over operations of the Damang Gold Mine in the Western Region, following its decision not to renew the 30-year mining lease granted to…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Namibia Imposes Visa Requirements on U.S. Citizens in Reciprocal Travel Policy Shift

In a landmark shift in foreign policy, Namibia has ended visa-free entry for U.S. citizens, citing the need for reciprocity in international travel. The new regulation, announced by the Namibian…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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Ramaphosa Appoints Special Envoy to U.S. as Diplomatic Rift with Trump Administration Deepens

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the United States, amid rapidly escalating diplomatic tensions with the Trump…

Africa News Now April 14, 2025

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Yinka Shonibare Brings “Safiotra Hybridities” to Madagascar, Exploring Identity Through Art and History

Renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE has unveiled his latest exhibition, “Safiotra Hybridities,” in Antananarivo, Madagascar, marking his first major presentation in the island nation. The show opens April 11…

Africa News Now April 11, 2025

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Zimbabwe Begins Landmark $3.5 Billion Compensation for White Farmers, Aiming to Repair International Ties

Zimbabwe has made its first payment under a long-awaited $3.5 billion compensation agreement to white farmers who lost property during the controversial land reform program of the early 2000s. The…

Africa News Now April 11, 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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Mnangagwa Lifts U.S. Import Tariffs Amid Rising Trade Tensions With Washington

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the suspension of all import tariffs on goods originating from the United States, in what he described as a diplomatic gesture aimed at fostering improved…

Africa News Now April 7, 2025

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Outrage in South Africa as Protests Mount Over Rape of 7-Year-Old Girl and Rise in Gender-Based Violence

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Pretoria on Friday in the latest protest against gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa, following the alleged rape of a 7-year-old girl, known publicly as…

Africa News Now April 7, 2025