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Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, was arrested early on Sunday on charges of money laundering, according to the state-run Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). The arrest follows a series…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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UN Secretary-General Urges Dialogue to Prevent Regional Escalation of DRC Conflict at AU Summit

At the African Union (AU) summit on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned against the regional escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf Elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has emerged victorious in the race to become the next Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, securing a significant political achievement for his country.…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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South African White Minority Protesters Show Support for Trump, Criticize Government Policies

On Saturday, hundreds of white South Africans, predominantly from the Afrikaner community, gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to voice their support for former U.S. President Donald Trump and…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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Ivory Coast Establishes Financial Surveillance Group to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

The Ivorian government has announced the creation of a new initiative called the Financial Surveillance Group (GSF), aimed at enhancing efforts to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

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…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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Bukavu in Crisis as M23 and AFC Rebels Seize Kavumu Airport, City Descends into Chaos

The city of Bukavu, located in the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has descended into turmoil after M23 and AFC rebel groups took control of…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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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…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

Eastern Africa

Kizza Besigye Appears Frail in Court as Ugandan Opposition Leader Faces Harsh Detention Conditions

Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition figure and former presidential candidate, appeared in court on Friday in a weakened state, drawing concern from supporters who described him as "critically ill."…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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Morocco Faces Severe Agricultural Crisis as Drought Hits Livestock and Crop Production

Morocco's cattle and sheep populations have drastically decreased by 38% in the past nine years, primarily due to the ongoing drought crisis, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari reported on Thursday.…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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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…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025