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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…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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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

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Ghanaian High Court Discharges Former Football Chief Kwesi Nyantakyi After Protracted Legal Battle

A Ghanaian high court has discharged Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), following a complex and drawn-out five-year legal battle. Nyantakyi, who was initially charged…

Africa News Now February 13, 2025

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Ghana’s Presidency Scales Back 68th Independence Day Celebrations

In response to mounting economic challenges, the Ghanaian government has announced a scaled-back version of its Independence Day celebrations on March 6. The event, typically marked by a grand ceremony…

Africa News Now February 13, 2025

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Liberian President Boakai Suspends Over 450 Officials for Failing to Declare Assets

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended more than 450 senior government officials for not submitting their asset declarations to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). The affected officials, who have been…

Africa News Now February 13, 2025

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Health Experts from Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia Meet in San Pedro to Strengthen Cross-Border Mpox Surveillance

Health professionals from Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia have convened in San Pedro to bolster collaborative efforts aimed at improving cross-border surveillance of Mpox (Monkeypox). The meeting, supported by the West…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Burkina Faso Launches Campaign to Preserve Legacy of Thomas Sankara with Archival Collection

The Burkinabe government has launched a significant campaign aimed at preserving the life and legacy of President Thomas Sankara, a revolutionary leader who led the country from 1983 until his…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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EU Reaffirms Support for Burkina Faso Amid Regional Challenges, Focuses on Development Aid and Food Security

Brussels has reiterated its commitment to supporting Burkina Faso with continued development aid and food security assistance, despite ongoing regional challenges. The European Union’s Special Representative to the Sahel, João…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Nigeria Seeks Partnership with India to Boost Green Energy Transition Amid Power Grid Challenges

Nigeria is actively seeking to form a partnership with India to accelerate its energy transition and enhance its renewable energy initiatives. A senior Nigerian government official revealed on Tuesday that…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Ghana Struggles After US Cuts Funding to USAID Programs

Countries around the world are grappling with the consequences of the recent U.S. administration's drastic decision to freeze funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The move has…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Morocco’s AMDIE Commits to Preserving Historic Dufuna Canoe to Boost Tourism in Nigeria

Yobe State, Nigeria – Morocco’s Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) has pledged to support the preservation of the Dufuna Canoe, a unique 8,000-year-old artifact discovered in Yobe State, Nigeria.…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025