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Sudan’s Tasis Alliance Forms Rival Governance Council Backed by RSF and SPLM-N

Sudan’s Tasis alliance, a coalition of armed factions, political parties, and civil society groups aligned with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has announced the formation of a 31-member governance council…

Africa News Now July 3, 2025

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Trump to Host Five African Leaders in July to Deepen Trade Ties Amid Shift in U.S. Africa Policy

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal from July 9 to 11, as part of a renewed push to strengthen…

Africa News Now July 3, 2025

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Guinea Unveils Draft Constitution as Key Step Toward Civilian Rule

Guinea’s transitional government has officially presented a draft constitution to junta leader General Mamady Doumbouya, marking what observers see as a potential turning point toward restoring democratic governance after nearly…

Africa News Now July 3, 2025

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Sonko Vows to Reopen Defamation Case Despite Supreme Court Ruling and Amnesty Law

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reaffirmed his commitment to reviving the high-profile defamation case against former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang, despite the Supreme Court’s recent rejection of his…

Africa News Now July 3, 2025

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Zimbabwe Court Clears Path for Gukurahundi Hearings Despite Opposition Objections

A Zimbabwean court has dismissed a legal bid by the opposition Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU) to halt public hearings on the Gukurahundi massacres—an episode of state-led violence in the…

Africa News Now July 2, 2025

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DR Congo Army Shoots Down Unauthorized Aircraft Near Conflict Zone Amid Ceasefire Tensions

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed that its military shot down an aircraft over the conflict-prone Minembwe district, near the country’s southeastern borders with Rwanda and…

Africa News Now July 2, 2025

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Liberia Holds State Funeral for President Tolbert and Cabinet 45 Years After Coup

Liberia has held a symbolic state funeral for former President William R. Tolbert Jr. and 13 members of his cabinet, 45 years after they were executed during the country’s 1980…

Africa News Now July 2, 2025

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Mali Army Kills 80 Militants After Coordinated al-Qaeda-Linked Attacks Across Seven Towns

Mali’s military has announced the killing of at least 80 jihadist fighters linked to al-Qaeda following a wave of coordinated assaults on army positions across central and western parts of…

Africa News Now July 2, 2025

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Chad’s Succès Masra Ends Hunger Strike Amid Health Fears, Legal Team Denounces Rights Violations

Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succès Masra has ended his week-long hunger strike while in detention, following urgent medical advice amid deteriorating health. Masra, who heads the Les…

Africa News Now July 1, 2025

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GSS Report: Over 4.8 Million Ghanaians Living in Urban Slums Amid Worsening Inequality

A new report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that more than 4.8 million Ghanaians—nearly 15% of the population—are living in urban slums, where access to clean water,…

Africa News Now July 1, 2025

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Gambian Speaker Highlights Parliamentary Diplomacy in Strengthening Ties with Senegal

The Speaker of The Gambia’s National Assembly, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has underscored the vital role of parliamentary diplomacy in reinforcing bilateral relations between The Gambia and Senegal. His remarks came…

Africa News Now July 1, 2025