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Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Bows Out Ahead of 2025 Elections Amid Political Reshuffle

Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has announced he will not contest his parliamentary seat in the upcoming October 2025 general elections, effectively ruling out a return as prime minister. The…

Africa News Now July 4, 2025

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FAO Grants Over 17 Billion CFA to Niger for Great Green Wall Land Restoration

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has allocated over 17 billion CFA francs (approximately $28 million) to Niger in support of its ongoing reforestation and land…

Africa News Now July 4, 2025

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Angélique Kidjo Becomes First Black African Honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Beninese music legend Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a groundbreaking moment for African…

Africa News Now July 4, 2025

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Ethiopia Completes Grand Renaissance Dam, Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Project

Ethiopia has officially completed construction of the $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure and…

Africa News Now July 3, 2025

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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