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President Mahama and Akufo-Addo Share Easter Greetings in Kwahu Amid Business Forum

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo shared a rare moment of unity over the Easter weekend in Kwahu, Eastern Region, where both leaders participated…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Ethiopians Mark Easter with Messages of Peace Amid Conflict and Economic Hardship

Ethiopians across the country observed Fasika—the Orthodox Christian Easter—with renewed calls for unity, peace, and compassion, as the nation grapples with ongoing armed conflict and mounting economic challenges. In Addis…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Gambia and Senegal Boost Security Ties Amid Renewed Border Violence

The Gambia and Senegal have strengthened their bilateral defense and security cooperation following a high-level meeting in Banjul, prompted by a recent armed attack near their shared border. Senegal’s Defense…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Kinshasa Residents Criticize Trump’s Migration Comments as Misguided and Disrespectful

Residents of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have expressed frustration and disappointment following recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who referenced Congolese…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Ivorian Opposition Leader Demands Electoral Commission Dissolution Over Voter Roll Irregularities

Former Ivorian Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan, leader of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI), has called for the immediate dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), citing major irregularities in…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Lagos Doctor Brings Healthcare to Markets, Reaching Over 400,000 Traders with Mobile Clinics

In the heart of Nigeria’s crowded markets, where traders often work from sunrise to nightfall, healthcare is frequently sacrificed for the demands of daily business. Recognizing this gap, Dr. Yetunde…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Ghana Removes Over 10,000 Illegal Settlers from Subri Forest Reserve to Restore Order and Safety

Over 10,000 illegal settlers have been forcibly removed from the Subri Forest Reserve in Ghana’s Western Region as part of a major operation to reclaim protected lands. Authorities revealed that…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Uganda Moves to Reinstate Military Trials for Civilians, Sparking Outcry

The Ugandan government is preparing to introduce a controversial bill that would re-authorize military tribunals to try civilians, reversing a January 2024 Supreme Court ruling that declared the practice unconstitutional.…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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CAF Fines Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance Over Fan Violence Ahead of Club World Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines on Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis following violent fan clashes during their CAF Champions League quarter-final on April 1.…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Trump Administration Weighs Closure of 30 U.S. Embassies and Consulates, Targeting Africa in Major Diplomatic Pullback

The Trump administration is considering a sweeping downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, with internal State Department documents revealing plans to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide, including at…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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U.S. Demands Rwanda Withdraw Troops from DRC, End Support for M23 Rebels

The United States has issued a firm demand for Rwanda to immediately withdraw its troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and halt all support to the M23…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025