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Senegal and Burkina Faso Deepen Security Cooperation Amid Sahel Instability

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko concluded a 48-hour working visit to Burkina Faso, reinforcing bilateral cooperation on security, regional stability, and shared development priorities. The visit marks the first official…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Sahel States Advance Customs Integration, Cut Trade Delays and Boost Regional Commerce

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has concluded a high-level three-day mission in Bamako, focused on accelerating regional customs harmonization as a key pillar of their…

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Abi Daré Wins Inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for Novel on Environmental Collapse in Nigeria

Nigerian-British author Abi Daré has won the first-ever Climate Fiction Prize for her novel And So I Roar, a sequel to her acclaimed debut, The Girl with the Louding Voice.…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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France Transfers Key Military Base in Dakar to Senegal Amid Troop Withdrawal

France has officially handed over the Contre-Amiral Protet military district, a strategically located base within the Port of Dakar, to Senegalese authorities, marking a significant step in the phased withdrawal…

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Ghana Signs MoU with Africa CDC to Boost Epidemic Surveillance and Health Security

Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to strengthen cross-border disease surveillance and epidemic preparedness. The agreement, finalized…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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Majority of Togolese Favor Alliance of Sahel States Over ECOWAS, Survey Finds

More than half of Togolese citizens support joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) over remaining in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), according to an Afrobarometer survey…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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Mauritanian Court Jails Ex-President Aziz to 15 Years for Corruption

A Mauritanian appeals court has sentenced former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to 15 years in prison and imposed a $3 million fine for corruption, significantly increasing the five-year sentence…

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Ghana, UAE Deepen Ties with Historic Bilateral Agreements and Investment Commitments

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark agreement to launch high-level political consultations, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. The deal was reached during a…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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Nigeria Urges Ghana’s Backing for $25B Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Amid Debt Dispute

The Nigerian government has called on Ghana to support the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, which aims to connect Nigerian gas to West African and European markets. The appeal…

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Mali Dissolves All Political Parties in Sweeping Decree

In a sweeping political overhaul, Mali’s transitional authorities on May 13, 2025, dissolved all political parties and politically affiliated organizations. The move, enacted by presidential decree 2025-0339 PTRM, was announced…

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Ghana’s Minority Mulls Impeachment Over Mahama’s Alleged Constitutional Breach

Ghana’s parliamentary Minority is weighing impeachment proceedings against President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of violating Article 60 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines presidential succession. The controversy stems from…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025