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Senegalese Navy Rescues 282 Migrants Off Dakar Amid Rising Deaths on Atlantic Route

The Senegalese Navy rescued 282 migrants from a wooden canoe off the coast of Dakar on Saturday, in one of the largest recent interceptions along West Africa’s migration corridor. Authorities…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Niger Partners With Russia to Build First Nuclear Reactors, Aiming for 4,000 MW Capacity

Niger has unveiled plans to build its first-ever nuclear power plants, announcing a deal with Russia’s state-owned energy giant Rosatom to construct two reactors with a combined capacity of 4,000…

Africa News Now September 26, 2025

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Ghana’s Mahama Urges UN to Confront Gaza Crisis Without Euphemisms

Ghanaian President John Mahama has urged the United Nations to abandon what he called “hide-and-seek with language” and confront the Gaza crisis directly, warning that crimes against Palestinians must not…

Africa News Now September 26, 2025

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Guinea Opposition Rejects Referendum as Junta Secures Path to Extend Power

Guinea’s opposition has denounced the results of a constitutional referendum that overwhelmingly backed changes seen as clearing the way for junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya to seek the presidency. According…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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Chad and Benin Sign Visa-Free Travel Deal, Announce New Embassies

Chad and Benin have signed a landmark visa exemption agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel freely without visas. The deal was concluded on the sidelines of the United…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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Nigerian Court Jails Soldiers for Life Over Illegal Arms Sales to Criminals

A Special Court-Martial in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced three Nigerian soldiers to life imprisonment and a fourth to 15 years in prison for running an illegal arms racket in…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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Senegalese Music Star Waly Seck Charged in High-Profile Money Laundering Case

Senegalese pop star Waly Ibrahima Seck, son of the late music legend Thione Seck, has been formally charged with criminal conspiracy and money laundering linked to a luxury vehicle deal…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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Recording Academy Inducts Davido as Voting Member on the Grammys

Nigerian Afrobeats icon Davido has officially been inducted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the body responsible for the Grammy Awards. The move gives him a direct voice…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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General Doumbouya to Run for President After Guinea Referendum Vote

Partial results from Guinea’s constitutional referendum show strong backing for President Mamady Doumbouya, with 90.6% of voters approving amendments that would allow him to seek office. Just 9.4% rejected the…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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Sahel Alliance Reopens Dialogue With African Union Amid Security Crisis

Foreign ministers from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso the three military led states forming the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) met African Union (AU) Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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Senegal Confirms Second Mpox Case as Africa Sees Decline in Outbreaks

Senegal has confirmed its second case of Mpox, just weeks after celebrating the recovery of its first patient and declaring the country free of active infections.The new case involves a…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025