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Jeffrey Alan Peck Honors Legacy of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois with Tribute and Reflection on Socio-Political Impact

In an emotional tribute at the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum, Jeffrey Alan Peck, the great-grandson of the late Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, emphasized the profound influence of his ancestor’s legacy…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Mali and Senegal Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Joint Border Patrols and Expanding Cooperation

Mali and Senegal are reinforcing their partnership, placing emphasis on practical cooperation over political differences within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A significant development in this growing…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey Makes History as Ghana’s First Female World Boxing Champion

Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey is making history and bringing global recognition to Ghana with her groundbreaking achievement as the country's first female world boxing champion. At just 28 years old, Quartey…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Ghana Commemorates W.E.B. Du Bois’ Legacy on His 157th Birthday with Wreath Laying Ceremony and Thought-Provoking Tributes

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, a colorful and poignant event was held at the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in Cantonment, Accra, to celebrate the 157th birthday of Dr. W.E.B.…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Sahel States Confederation (AES) Unveils Flag, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Integration After ECOWAS Exit

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) marked a significant milestone on Friday with the official unveiling of its flag, just weeks after its member countries—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—officially withdrew…

Africa News Now February 23, 2025

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UN Calls for Cooperation Between Sahel States Alliance (AES) and ECOWAS to Ensure Regional Stability

The United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa, Leonardo Santos Simão, has called for the establishment of a cooperation framework between the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and the Economic Community…

Africa News Now February 23, 2025

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Mali’s Major Drug Bust in Bamako Seizes Illegal Drugs and Assets, 11 Arrested

Mali's ongoing battle against drug trafficking saw a significant victory this week with a large-scale operation in the Dabanani neighborhood of Bamako, a known hotspot for illicit trade. The Malian…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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Civil Society Group Opposes Turkish Takeover of Banjul Port, Calls Agreement Illegal

The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice (EFSCFRJ), a prominent civil society organization in The Gambia, has raised strong objections to the Turkish company Albayrak's takeover of the…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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ECOWAS and UNOWAS Deploy High-Level Mission to Mediate Guinea-Bissau Political Crisis

In response to the escalating political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) are…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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ECOWAS Launches Phase II of Free Movement and Migration Project in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes Looted in 1897, Largest Repatriation of Cultural Artifacts

The Dutch government has announced plans to return more than 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a historic step in the restitution of cultural heritage looted during the British invasion…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025