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Libyan Army Captures FPL Leader Mahmoud Sallah, Raising Concerns Over Cross-Border Security in the Sahel

The Libyan Army has arrested Mahmoud Sallah, leader of the Patriotic Front for Liberation (FPL), during a military operation on February 23 in southern Libya’s Qatrun region. Sallah, a prominent…

Africa News Now February 26, 2025

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Mali Responds to U.S. Revocation of $14 Million Grant, Rejects Allegations of Aid Misuse

Mali's government has formally addressed the U.S. decision to revoke a $14 million grant (approximately 8.8 billion FCFA) originally allocated to support social cohesion and peacebuilding efforts within the country.…

Africa News Now February 26, 2025

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ECOWAS Leaders Meet in Abuja to Strengthen Standby Force and Regional Security

Leaders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have convened in Abuja to intensify efforts aimed at fortifying the ECOWAS Standby Force (SSF), a critical component in enhancing…

Africa News Now February 26, 2025

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Spanish City Honors Senegalese Migrants for Heroic Intervention in Gay Man’s Murder

In a poignant ceremony on Monday, the Spanish city of A Coruña honored two Senegalese migrants, Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N'Diaye, for their courageous actions in attempting to save Samuel…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Niger to Launch Large-Scale Copper Mining Project with Focus on Local Control and Economic Growth

Niger is gearing up for a significant shift in its mining industry with the upcoming launch of large-scale copper extraction in the northern desert region. This move is part of…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Sierra Leone’s Efforts to Combat “Kush” Epidemic Unveil Dangerous Components and Rising Threat

Kush, a cheap and highly addictive drug, has become a widespread problem in Sierra Leone and other West African countries, sweeping through at least six nations in recent years. In…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Gambian President Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom at Star TV Headquarters Inauguration

Gambian President Adama Barrow has once again pledged his government’s commitment to upholding press freedom in the country, recognizing the crucial role the media plays in democratic development and governance.…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Mali Investigates Allegations of Civilian Executions by Soldiers Amid Rising Tensions with Rebel Groups

Mali’s transitional government has launched a formal investigation into serious allegations that its soldiers executed at least 24 civilians in the country’s northern region, amid a growing conflict with both…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Historic Peace Agreement Ends Senegal’s Longest-Standing Insurgency in Casamance

In a landmark development, the Senegalese government and the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) have successfully reached a peace agreement, ending the decades-long insurgency that has plagued the…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Ghana Government Commemorates 157th Birthday of W.E.B. Du Bois with Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Ghana's government marked the 157th birthday of the late W.E.B. Du Bois with a significant wreath-laying ceremony held in his honor. The event saw high-level representation, including Nana Oye Bampoe…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Ghana Extends Curfew in Bawku Municipality Amid Ongoing Security Concerns

The Ghanaian government has announced the extension of the curfew imposed on Bawku Municipality and its surrounding areas in the Upper East Region, as tensions continue to rise in the…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025