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Libyan Naval Force Rescues 35 Migrants Near Tunisian Border

Libya’s Zuwara Naval Operations Force announced Thursday that it had rescued 35 migrants in a mission near the Tunisian border earlier this week, underscoring the growing dangers faced by those…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Mali Hosts Landmark Congress to Tackle High Maternal and Child Mortality

Mali has taken a major step toward improving maternal and child health by hosting its first-ever Gynecological-Pediatric Congress, held from September 16 to 20, 2025, at the International Conference Center…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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DRC Court to Deliver Verdict in Joseph Kabila’s Historic War Crimes Trial Amid Explosive New Evidence

The High Military Court in Kinshasa will deliver its verdict on Friday in the landmark war crimes trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila, after delaying…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Togo President’s Sister-in-Law And Ex-Defense Minister Arrested For Criticising Government

Togolese security forces have arrested Marguerite Gnakadè, the sister-in-law of President Faure Gnassingbé and a former defense minister, at her home in Lomé on Wednesday, according to local media and…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Gabon Prepares for Landmark Legislative and Local Elections After Oligui Nguema’s Victory

Gabon is entering a pivotal stage in its democratic transition as the country prepares for legislative and local elections following Brice Oligui Nguema’s presidential win in April. The elections, scheduled…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Ghana’s Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault Charges in London

Ghanaian international footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault at a court hearing in London. The 32-year-old midfielder, now playing for Spanish…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Top Police Official Alleges Syndicate Capture of South Africa’s Justice System

A high-stakes inquiry into corruption within South Africa’s law enforcement began in Pretoria on Wednesday, with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testifying that powerful criminal syndicates have infiltrated the country’s…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Chad’s Parliament Approves Extension of Presidential Term to Seven Years

Chad’s National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments that extend the presidential term from five to seven years, renewable, while also lengthening the mandate of deputies to six years to…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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ECOWAS Chair Julius Maada Bio Visits Burkina Faso to Rebuild Ties with Sahel States

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, who currently chairs the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has begun a two-day working visit to Ouagadougou aimed at reviving dialogue between…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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South African Court Orders Edgar Lungu’s Burial in Zambia Despite Family’s Appeal

Pretoria’s High Court has rejected an appeal by the family of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, confirming that his remains must be returned to Zambia for burial. Lungu, who led…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Switzerland Grants Niger 14 Billion FCFA to Boost Education and Agriculture

Niger has secured 14 billion FCFA (around $22 million) in development funding from Switzerland to strengthen education, small-scale irrigation, and agricultural entrepreneurship. The agreements were signed on September 16, 2025,…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025