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U.S. Trial Begins for Gambian Ex-Soldier Accused of Torture Under Jammeh Regime

Opening statements are set for Tuesday in the landmark U.S. federal trial of Michael Sang Correa, a former member of Gambia’s feared paramilitary unit, the "Junglers," who is accused of…

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Algeria Halts Flights to and from Mali Over Repeated Airspace Violations

Algeria has suspended all flights to and from neighboring Mali in response to what it described as repeated violations of its airspace, state television announced on Sunday. The move signals…

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Nigeria and Saudi Arabia Sign Pact to Strengthen Joint Fight Against Drug Trafficking

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster cross-border cooperation in combating…

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Ghana Airports Company Denies Drug Trafficking Allegations Involving Foreign Aircraft at Kotoka Airport

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has firmly denied allegations that two foreign aircraft which landed at Kotoka International Airport in March 2025 were involved in drug trafficking or illicit…

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Sahel Alliance Recalls Ambassadors from Algeria Over Drone Incident and Rising Tensions

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has jointly recalled their ambassadors from Algeria following an escalating diplomatic dispute sparked by the downing of a Malian military…

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Burkina Faso Reaffirms Partnership with World Bank to Tackle Development, Security Challenges

Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo has reiterated his government’s strong commitment to deepening collaboration with the World Bank to address the country’s pressing development and security challenges. The…

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Sahel Bloc Signals Exit from CFA Franc, Eyes New Currency Backed by Russia

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has declared its intent to break away from the CFA franc currency zone in pursuit of full monetary…

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AU Appoints Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé as New Mediator Ahead of DRC-M23 Peace Talks in Doha

The African Union (AU) has formally endorsed Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé as the new mediator in the ongoing conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel…

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Foreign Ministers Visit Russia to Strengthen Diplomatic and Military Ties

Foreign Ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are set to embark on a significant diplomatic visit to Russia on April 3rd and 4th. The visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral…

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Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey Becomes 7th Commonwealth Secretary-General, First African Woman to Hold Office

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has been appointed as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, making history as the first African woman to hold the prestigious position. Her appointment marks a significant…

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Mali Denies Drone Violation of Algerian Airspace Amid Conflicting Claims

The Malian military has denied accusations that one of its drones violated Algerian airspace, following reports that an unmanned aircraft crashed in the Tinzouatène region, near the Algeria-Mali border. In…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025