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Burkina Faso Inaugurates Thomas Sankara Memorial Designed by Architect Francis Kéré

Burkina Faso has officially unveiled a monumental mausoleum in Ouagadougou honoring Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary leader assassinated in 1987, along with his 12 aides. The memorial, designed by Francis Kéré,…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Senegal to Launch Major Phosphate Hub in Matam to Boost Agriculture, Industry, and Jobs

Senegal is preparing to launch a major phosphate processing complex in the northeastern region of Matam, a move aimed at accelerating agricultural self-sufficiency, industrialization, and youth employment. The announcement was…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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President Tinubu and Peter Obi Meet at Vatican Mass Amidst Political Rivalry

In a rare public display of unity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and opposition leader Peter Obi were seen laughing and exchanging pleasantries during Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass in Rome,…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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ECOWAS Court Orders Ghana to Pay Damages for Unlawful Detention of Secessionist Group Members

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Ghanaian government to pay a total of $75,000 in damages to 30 members of the Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF) who were…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Ex-Gabonese President Ali Bongo Leaves Country for Angola as Family Freed Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was ousted in a military coup in August 2023, has left the country and is now in Luanda, Angola, according to a statement…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Tinubu Urges Military Readiness Amid Rising Threats as Nigeria Commissions New Combat Helicopters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s armed forces to bolster their operational readiness in response to escalating internal and regional security threats, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to military…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Senegal and Burkina Faso Deepen Security Cooperation Amid Sahel Instability

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko concluded a 48-hour working visit to Burkina Faso, reinforcing bilateral cooperation on security, regional stability, and shared development priorities. The visit marks the first official…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Sahel States Advance Customs Integration, Cut Trade Delays and Boost Regional Commerce

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has concluded a high-level three-day mission in Bamako, focused on accelerating regional customs harmonization as a key pillar of their…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Chadian Opposition Leader Succès Masra Arrested Amid Deadly Ethnic Clashes in Southwest

Former Chadian Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra has been arrested over alleged involvement in violent clashes that erupted Wednesday in Mandakao, a village in Logone Occidental province, near…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Abi Daré Wins Inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for Novel on Environmental Collapse in Nigeria

Nigerian-British author Abi Daré has won the first-ever Climate Fiction Prize for her novel And So I Roar, a sequel to her acclaimed debut, The Girl with the Louding Voice.…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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RSF Drone Strikes Plunge Khartoum Into Darkness as Sudan’s Civil War Escalates

Khartoum and surrounding areas remained without power late Thursday following a wave of overnight drone strikes that targeted key electricity infrastructure in and around the capital. The attacks mark a…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025