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Tinubu Gives Nigerian Hope at 65Th Independence Day Speech

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s struggling economy is on the path to recovery, declaring in his Independence Day speech that “the worst is over.” Tinubu defended…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Ghana Launches National Cybersecurity Committee to Strengthen Digital Defense

Ghana has inaugurated an 18-member National Joint Cybersecurity Committee (JCC) at Burma Camp to coincide with the launch of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025. The new body will coordinate national…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Africa Adopts Water Policy Vision 2063 to Tackle Scarcity and Boost Development

Africa has formally adopted the African Water Policy Vision 2063, a landmark framework aimed at reshaping how the continent manages its most critical resource. The blueprint, endorsed during the 14th…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

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Three Years After Coup, Burkina Faso Still Gripped by Terrorism Despite Traoré’s Promises

It has been three years since Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in Burkina Faso, pledging to end jihadist violence that had overwhelmed his predecessors. He promised security within months. Since…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

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Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara Faces Trial Over Criticism of Junta

The trial of former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara opened Monday at the cybercrime court in Bamako, in a case widely seen as a test of free expression under Mali’s…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

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Burkina Faso Slams UN’s Failures, Demands African Seat on Security Council

At the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, representing President Ibrahim Traoré, delivered a sharp critique of the UN’s record since…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Togo Urges UN to “Correct the Map” and Restore Africa’s True Size

Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey has called on the United Nations to back a campaign to redraw world maps so Africa is represented accurately, arguing that the widely used Mercator…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Niger and Morocco Sign Aviation Deal to Boost Safety and Training

Niger and Morocco have signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation in civil aviation, focusing on safety, training, and the exchange of technical expertise. The memorandum of understanding was signed…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Mali Accuses Algeria of ‘International Terrorism’ at UN Over Drone Dispute

Mali’s prime minister, Abdoulaye Maïga, has accused Algeria of committing “international terrorism” after Algerian forces shot down a Malian military drone near their shared border. Speaking at the United Nations…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Nigerian Police Arrest Benin Fugitive Wanted for Cross-Border Crimes

Nigerian police have arrested Sunday Kotin, a fugitive from Benin Republic accused of cross-border banditry, arms smuggling, cattle rustling, and drug trafficking. Kotin was captured in Idi Iroko, Ogun State,…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Nigerian Court Denies Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu Bail Amid Health Concerns

A Nigerian court on Friday refused to release separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu, ruling that prosecutors had provided enough evidence to proceed with his trial on terrorism and treason charges. Kanu,…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025