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President Mahama Strengthens Ghana-U.S. Security Cooperation at Munich Security Conference

President John Dramani Mahama participated in a series of bilateral meetings on Thursday, held on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, focusing on enhancing regional security cooperation and exploring…

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UN Calls for Immediate Action to Address Sudan’s Escalating Humanitarian Crisis at African Union Summit

During the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered an urgent plea to the international community, calling for swift action to address the escalating humanitarian crisis…

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Ghana’s President Mahama Advocates for Africa’s Self-Sufficiency and Economic Independence at Munich Security Conference

President John Dramani Mahama participated in the Opening Townhall Meeting of the Munich Security Conference today, where he joined global leaders, policymakers, and economic experts in discussing the theme “Building…

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The Gambia and India Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Focus on Defense Cooperation

The Gambia and India have solidified their bilateral relationship by focusing on enhancing collaboration in key areas such as capacity building, capability enhancement, and the sharing of best practices for…

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Mali Launches DDR-1 Program to Disarm and Reintegrate Former Combatants

In a significant step toward peace and stability, the transitional authorities in Mali have officially launched the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR-1) program. This initiative aims to disarm and reintegrate…

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Over 3,600 Nigerians Return from Chad After Decade of Refugee Status

More than 3,600 Nigerians who fled to neighboring Chad a decade ago to escape the ravages of jihadist violence in northeastern Nigeria have recently returned home, according to an aid…

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President Zelensky to Deliver Virtual Address at African Union Summit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has been informed that he will not be attending the upcoming African Union (AU) summit in person. In a letter dated February 5th, Zelensky was…

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Liberia’s Supreme Court Justice Supports Speaker Koffa Amid Political Deadlock in House of Representatives

Liberia's Supreme Court Justice, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, has publicly weighed in on the ongoing political deadlock in the country's House of Representatives, offering a significant boost to embattled Speaker Fonati…

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Nigeria Approves $200 Million Health Sector Boost Amid U.S. Aid Cuts

Nigeria’s lawmakers have approved an additional $200 million for the country’s health sector as part of the 2025 federal budget to mitigate the impact of a 90-day aid freeze from…

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Ivorian Opposition Figures Sentenced to Prison Amid Allegations of Political Persecution

In a high-profile ruling by the Ivorian justice system, two prominent members of the PPA-CI (the political party of former President Laurent Gbagbo) have been sentenced to ten years in…

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African Leaders Renew Calls for Colonial Reparations at AU Summit, Facing Global Resistance

At the 2025 African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African leaders have intensified their calls for reparations for the legacies of slavery and colonialism. The discussions, which have…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025