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Burkina Faso Calls for African Union Reforms to Strengthen Sovereignty and Self-Reliance

Burkina Faso's Prime Minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, has called for wide-ranging reforms to the African Union (AU), urging the continental body to become more independent, strengthen its support for…

Africa News Now July 17, 2026

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Victims’ Group Protests Macky Sall’s Return to Senegal Amid UN Secretary-General Campaign

A group representing victims of political repression under former Senegalese President Macky Sall has condemned his return to Dakar, where he is expected to meet President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026

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This is the Time to Act— Speaker Alban Bagbin Rallies African Leaders to Curb the Commercialization of Politics.

In a searing and deeply personal opening address at the High-Level Regional Convening on the "Financialization of Politics in Africa," the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Sumanu Kingsford…

Africa News Now July 15, 2026

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Landmark Convening on the “Financialization of Politics” Opens in Accra-Ghana.

A high-level, three-day regional convening targeting the growing threat of the "financialization of politics" officially opened in Accra today. Bringing together a powerful coalition of continental leaders, policymakers, and civil…

Africa News Now July 14, 2026

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Macky Sall Returns to Senegal to Seek Support for UN Secretary-General Bid

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to return to Senegal for the first time since leaving office in 2024 for a brief but politically significant visit aimed at securing…

Africa News Now July 14, 2026

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AU Commission Chair Visits Mali to Strengthen Ties Amid Ongoing Political Transition

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has arrived in Bamako for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening relations between the African Union and Mali, despite the country's continued…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026

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DR Congo Opposition Delays Nationwide Protests After African Union Mediation

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's opposition coalition, C64, has postponed nationwide anti-government protests following mediation efforts by the African Union, easing immediate fears of renewed violence in the country.…

Africa News Now July 9, 2026

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Jihadists and Tuareg Separatists Clash With Mali Forces Over Strategic Northern Camp

Fighting has intensified in northern Mali as Al-Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists battle government forces and Russian-backed fighters for control of a strategic military camp in Anefis. The coordinated offensive,…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

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AES and ECOWAS Continue Talks to Build New Regional Cooperation Framework

Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), has reaffirmed that discussions with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are continuing as both blocs work…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

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Macron Backs African-Led Solutions to Continent’s Security Crises

French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s support for African-led responses to political and security challenges across the continent during a high-level meeting at the headquarters of the African Union…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

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African Union Renews Push for Permanent UN Security Council Seats

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has renewed Africa’s call for major reforms to the United Nations Security Council, describing the continent’s continued lack of permanent representation as a…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026