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South Africa Scraps VAT Hike Amid Coalition Rift and Public Backlash

South Africa’s government has abandoned a controversial plan to raise the value-added tax (VAT) by 0.5 percentage points, a move that had threatened to fracture the country's fragile coalition government…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Senegal’s Top Court Blocks Attempt to Narrow Amnesty Law, Citing Human Rights Violations

Senegal’s Constitutional Council has struck down a key provision of Law No. 08/2025, halting the government’s attempt to retroactively narrow the scope of a sweeping amnesty law passed in March…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Truce Amid Qatar-Mediated Peace Talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, widely believed to be backed by Rwanda, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire as Qatar-mediated peace talks continue in…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Niger Slams Algeria and Libya for Unilateral Migrant Deportations, Cites Treaty Violations

Niger has condemned the uncoordinated deportations of African migrants by Algeria and Libya, accusing both countries of violating international human rights obligations and bilateral cooperation frameworks. Speaking during a meeting…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Kenya Secures $1 Billion in New Chinese Investments to Boost Economy During Ruto’s State Visit

Kenyan President William Ruto has signed a landmark $1 billion investment agreement with China during a five-day state visit aimed at deepening economic and strategic ties between Nairobi and Beijing.…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Chad Bans Civil Servants from Private Sector Work in Sweeping Education Reform

The Chadian government has officially prohibited civil servants—particularly teachers—from engaging in private sector employment, as part of a sweeping education reform agenda under the 5th Republic. The move, announced by…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Lagos Archdiocese Holds Solemn Mass to Mourn Pope Francis, Celebrate His Legacy

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos held a solemn memorial mass on Wednesday to mourn the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Ghana to Launch Biometric e-Passports with Enhanced Security and Faster Services

The Government of Ghana will officially launch chip-embedded biometric passports on Monday, April 28, 2025, marking a major leap in passport security and service modernization. Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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French President Macron Visits Madagascar to Strengthen Ties.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Madagascar on Wednesday for a two-day state visit aimed at revitalizing France’s strategic and diplomatic engagement in the Indian Ocean region, as the country…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Kenya sets Date to Sentenced Illegal Ant Traffickers

A Kenyan magistrate has set May 7, 2025, as the sentencing date for four suspects involved in an unprecedented case of illegal ant trafficking, marking a major legal milestone in…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Egypt Urges Ceasefire Revival in Gaza Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed on Tuesday that Cairo is intensifying efforts, alongside Qatar and in coordination with the United States, to revive the ceasefire agreement in Gaza originally…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025