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Senegal’s Parliament Blocks Treason Motion Against Former President Macky Sall

Senegal’s National Assembly has rejected a motion seeking to charge former president Macky Sall with high treason, halting a push by lawmakers to hold him accountable for alleged financial misconduct…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Benin’s Top Court Bars Main Opposition Party from 2026 Presidential Race

Benin’s Constitutional Court has upheld a controversial decision to bar the country’s main opposition party, Les Démocrates, from contesting the 2026 presidential election, raising new concerns about the state of…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Alassane Ouattara Wins Fourth Term in Ivory Coast With 89.77% of Votes.

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term in office, winning a landslide 89.77% of the vote in Saturday’s presidential election, according to provisional results announced by the…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Mali Court Jails Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara Over Social Media Post

A court in Bamako has sentenced former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara to one year in prison for a social media post deemed critical of the ruling military government. The…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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U.S. Drops Mali from Visa Bond List After Diplomatic Standoff

The United States has officially removed Mali from its list of countries whose citizens were required to post visa bonds of up to $10,000 when applying for tourist or business…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Mali Shuts Down Schools Nationwide as Fuel Blockade Deepens Crisis

Mali has shut down all schools and universities for two weeks amid a severe fuel shortage triggered by a blockade imposed by jihadist militants, the government announced Sunday. Education Minister…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Ivory Coast Awaits Results as Ouattara Seeks Controversial Fourth Term

Polls have closed and vote counting is underway in Ivory Coast’s presidential election, where incumbent President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a controversial fourth term amid growing political tension and voter…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Ghana Mourns Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, a Trailblazer for Women’s Rights

Ghana is mourning the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, a pioneering advocate for women’s empowerment and wife of the late President Jerry John Rawlings. She died on…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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CAF Unveils Star-Studded Shortlist for 2025 African Player of the Year Award

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its official shortlist for the 2025 African Player of the Year Award, featuring some of the continent’s brightest football talents from clubs…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Nnamdi Kanu Fires Legal Team, Vows to Defend Himself in Terrorism Trial

Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has dismissed his entire legal team and declared that he will represent himself in his ongoing terrorism trial, intensifying one of Nigeria’s most politically charged…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger’s Capital Amid Rising Insecurity

An American missionary and pilot working for a Christian aid group has been kidnapped in Niamey, the capital of Niger, authorities confirmed Wednesday, in what security analysts warn reflects the…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025