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Senegalese MP Seeks High Treason Charges Against Ex-President Macky Sall Over Financial Scandal

A Senegalese lawmaker has officially submitted a proposal to indict former President Macky Sall for high treason, following damning findings by the country’s Court of Auditors. The report alleges widespread…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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Ghana Bans Foreigners from Local Gold Trade with the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board

Ghana has officially banned all foreign nationals from trading in its local gold market, a move aimed at boosting national revenue, curbing illegal mining, and bringing greater regulation to one…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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Tanzania Opposition Barred from Election Amid Crackdown, Legal Dispute Over Ethics Code

Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, has been disqualified from participating in the October 2025 general elections, sparking widespread criticism and raising concerns over the country’s democratic process. The Independent National…

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Swiss National Kidnapped in Northern Niger Amid Growing Regional Insecurity

A Swiss national was abducted by armed assailants on Sunday, April 13, in the Agadez region of northern Niger, according to local authorities. The incident marks the second kidnapping of…

Africa News Now April 15, 2025

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Tensions Rise in Côte d’Ivoire as Disputes Over Voter List and Candidate Eligibility Stir Pre-Election Concerns

With six months remaining before Côte d’Ivoire’s October 2025 presidential elections, political tensions are escalating amid disputes over candidate eligibility and the integrity of the voter list. Several declared opposition…

Africa News Now April 15, 2025

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AU Appoints Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé as New Mediator in DRC-Rwanda Crisis Amid Criticism

The African Union (AU) on Saturday appointed Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé as the new mediator in the escalating conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, replacing Angolan…

Africa News Now April 15, 2025

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IMF Approves $143M for Benin Amid Strong Economic Growth and Reform Milestones

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $143 million disbursement (approx. 82.52 billion CFA francs) to Benin under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), Extended Credit Facility (ECF), and Resilience…

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Gabon Coup Leader Oligui Nguema Wins Presidency with 90% of Vote in Post-Coup Election

Gabon’s transitional leader, Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing 90.35% of the vote, according to provisional results announced Sunday by…

Africa News Now April 14, 2025

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U.S. Court Orders FBI, DEA to Release Files on Tinubu’s Alleged Links to 1990s Drug Probe

A U.S. federal judge has ordered the FBI and DEA to release documents related to past investigations involving Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and a suspected drug trafficking network that…

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Sierra Leone Launches Investigation into State House Fire as VP Jalloh Oversees Crisis Response

The government of Sierra Leone has established a high-level interagency task force to investigate the cause and impact of a fire that broke out at State House in Freetown on…

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U.S. Trial of Ex-Gambian ‘Jungler’ Michael Sang Correa Nears Conclusion in Landmark Torture Case

The trial of Michael Sang Correa, a former Gambian intelligence officer accused of committing torture under ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s regime, is set to conclude this week in a federal court…

Africa News Now April 14, 2025