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Senegal’s Top Court Blocks Attempt to Narrow Amnesty Law, Citing Human Rights Violations

Senegal’s Constitutional Council has struck down a key provision of Law No. 08/2025, halting the government’s attempt to retroactively narrow the scope of a sweeping amnesty law passed in March…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Niger Slams Algeria and Libya for Unilateral Migrant Deportations, Cites Treaty Violations

Niger has condemned the uncoordinated deportations of African migrants by Algeria and Libya, accusing both countries of violating international human rights obligations and bilateral cooperation frameworks. Speaking during a meeting…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Benin Confirms 54 Soldiers Killed in Northern Jihadist Attack, Pledges Continued Fight

The Benin government has revised its casualty figures from a deadly jihadist assault in the country’s north, confirming that 54 soldiers were killed in coordinated attacks last week near the…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Liberia’s Supreme Court Upholds Speaker Koffa’s Authority Amid Legislative Power Struggle

Liberia’s Supreme Court has reaffirmed the legitimacy of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s leadership, quashing efforts by a majority bloc of lawmakers seeking to challenge his authority. The ruling, delivered…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Lagos Archdiocese Holds Solemn Mass to Mourn Pope Francis, Celebrate His Legacy

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos held a solemn memorial mass on Wednesday to mourn the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Ghana to Launch Biometric e-Passports with Enhanced Security and Faster Services

The Government of Ghana will officially launch chip-embedded biometric passports on Monday, April 28, 2025, marking a major leap in passport security and service modernization. Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Nigeria Withdraws Police Mobile Force from VIP Duties to Bolster National Security

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) officers from unauthorized VIP protection duties, signaling a major shift in national policing…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Ivory Coast Court Bars Opposition Leader Tidjane Thiam from Presidential Race Over Nationality Dispute

Ivory Coast’s Constitutional Court has ruled that Tidjane Thiam, leader of the main opposition party, is ineligible to run in the October 25 presidential election due to the loss of…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Ghana Armed Forces Seize Weapons, Arrest Suspect in Binduri Amid Bawku Conflict Clampdown

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have arrested a suspected gunman and seized a cache of weapons during a joint cordon-and-search operation in Binduri, near the volatile Bawku enclave in the…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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Ghana’s President Suspends Chief Justice Torkornoo Amid Investigation into Conduct

Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama, announced the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo on April 22, following a preliminary investigation into allegations against her. The suspension comes…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé Continues Mediation Efforts Between Rwanda and DRC Amid Escalating Tensions

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Monday to continue his mediation efforts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in response to rising regional tensions, primarily…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025