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Talon Delivers Farewell Independence Day Speech, Emphasizes Unity and Security

President Patrice Talon marked Benin’s 65th Independence Day with a powerful and emotional address, confirming it would be his final celebration in office. Speaking to a crowd of jubilant citizens…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

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Mali Army Launches Sweeping Counter-Offensive After Jihadist Kill Dozens

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have intensified a nationwide military campaign targeting al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), following a string of coordinated assaults on July 1 that…

Africa News Now July 21, 2025

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Burkina Faso Junta Abolishes Electoral Commission, Tightens Grip on Power

Burkina Faso’s ruling military government has officially dissolved the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission, transferring control of future elections to the Interior Ministry. The move, announced via state broadcaster RTB…

Africa News Now July 17, 2025

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Mali Parliament Grants Goita Indefinite Presidential Mandate Without Elections

Mali’s transitional parliament has unanimously approved a bill granting interim leader Gen. Assimi Goita an unelected presidential mandate that can be renewed indefinitely, effectively allowing him to remain in power…

Africa News Now July 4, 2025

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Mali Army Kills 80 Militants After Coordinated al-Qaeda-Linked Attacks Across Seven Towns

Mali’s military has announced the killing of at least 80 jihadist fighters linked to al-Qaeda following a wave of coordinated assaults on army positions across central and western parts of…

Africa News Now July 2, 2025

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Tinubu’s ECOWAS Tenure Marked by Regional Crises and Strained Unity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-year leadership of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State concluded amid deepening political and security turmoil in West Africa. His tenure, which began in July…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

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Mali and Russia Deepen Ties with Nuclear Energy, Trade and Security Deals

Mali and Russia have signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening their economic, scientific, and energy cooperation, including a pivotal deal on the peaceful use of nuclear energy,…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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Sahel Region Accounts for Over Half of Global Terror Deaths in 2024, Says New Report

The Sahel region was the world’s deadliest terrorism hotspot in 2024, accounting for 51% of all terrorism-related deaths globally, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) released by the…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Tinubu Urges Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Rejoin ECOWAS Amid 50th Anniversary Summit

Outgoing ECOWAS Chair and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a strong appeal for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to return to the West African regional bloc, urging unity…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Takes Over ECOWAS Leadership from Nigeria’s Tinubu

In a significant leadership change, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

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Mali Approves Renewable Five-Year Presidential Term for Transitional Leader Amid Regional Shift

The Malian transitional government has approved a landmark bill establishing a renewable five-year presidential term for the head of the Transition, a move that aligns with outcomes from the April…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025