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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Focused on Reforms Yet Undecided on 2026 Re-Election Bid

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said he has not yet decided whether he will seek re-election in 2026, stressing that his immediate priorities are national security, economic growth, and…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Senegal’s Diomaye Président Coalition Hails Court’s Rejection of Amnesty Law as Win for Democracy

The Diomaye Président coalition, which backed Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s successful 2024 presidential campaign, has welcomed the Senegalese Constitutional Council’s rejection of a controversial interpretative amnesty law that critics said could…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Meta Faces New Lawsuit as Ghanaian Content Moderators Allege Psychological Harm

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a lawsuit filed by content moderators in Ghana who allege they suffered severe psychological trauma from reviewing harmful and graphic online content.…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Namibia’s President Fires Agriculture Minister Over Rape, Kidnapping Allegations

Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari amid serious criminal allegations, the presidency announced on Sunday via a statement on X (formerly Twitter). Invoking Article 32(6) of…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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U.S. Airstrike Allegedly Hits Migrant Detention Center in Yemen, Killing 68 Amid Growing Migrant Crisis

At least 68 African migrants were killed and 47 others wounded after an alleged U.S. airstrike hit a detention facility in Saada governorate, northern Yemen, on Monday, according to the…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Twelve Nigerien Soldiers Killed in Tillabéry Ambush Amid Ongoing Anti-Jihadist Operations

Twelve Nigerien soldiers were killed after a terrorist ambush targeted a military patrol in the volatile Tillabéry region, the government announced. The attack, carried out by insurgents hiding among civilian…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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NDLEA Seizes Over $649,000 in Drugs in Lagos Hotel Raid, Foils Major Trafficking Operations Nationwide

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized drugs worth over $649,000 during a major raid at The Hook Hotel in Lagos, arresting three suspects and confiscating 589 bags of…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Laurent Gbagbo Launches ‘Enough is Enough’ Campaign as Ivory Coast Faces Pre-Election Turmoil

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has launched a new political campaign titled "Enough is Enough" to influence the upcoming 2025 presidential election, despite being barred from running due to a…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Somalia Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Growing al-Shabaab Threat

Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, replacing key ministers as his government battles to contain a resurgent al-Shabaab insurgency. In a statement delivered…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Tanzania Lifts Agricultural Import Ban on Malawi and South Africa Following Diplomatic Talks

Tanzania has lifted its recently imposed ban on agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) announced late Friday. The decision, effective immediately,…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak After 42 Days Without New Cases

Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after completing 42 days without any new infections, the country’s Health Ministry announced, with confirmation from the World Health…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025