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Kenya Confirms Cancellation of U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s Visit After Trump Pulls Out of G20 Summit

Kenya’s government announced on Monday that U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit to Nairobi later this month has been cancelled, following a decision by President Donald Trump to withdraw…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Lebanon Frees Hannibal Gaddafi After 10 Years in Detention Over Missing Cleric Case

Lebanese authorities have released Hannibal Gaddafi, the son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, after nearly a decade in detention, following the payment of $900,000 bail, officials confirmed on Monday.…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Begins Three-Day State Visit to Ghana to Deepen Economic and Technological Ties

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, November 3, formally welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the Jubilee House in Accra, marking the start of a three-day state visit aimed…

Africa News Now November 4, 2025

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Nigeria Rejects U.S. Military Threat Over Religious Freedom Concerns

The Nigerian government has pushed back strongly against the Trump administration’s announcement of possible military action and its decision to label Nigeria a “country of particular concern” for religious freedom…

Africa News Now November 3, 2025

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Morocco King Accepts UN Support for Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara; Nationals Celebrate

Celebrations erupted across Morocco this weekend after the United Nations Security Council voted to extend the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara and gave its strongest backing yet…

Africa News Now November 2, 2025

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Visit Ghana from November 2–4

President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will arrive in Ghana on Sunday, November 2, for a three-day State Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two…

Africa News Now November 1, 2025

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Macron Pledges €1.5 Billion for Great Lakes Region Amid Skepticism Over Goma Airport Plan

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €1.5 billion humanitarian aid package for Africa’s Great Lakes region and pledged to help reopen Goma’s airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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Trump Administration Slashes U.S. Refugee Cap to Record Low, Prioritizes White South Africans

The Trump administration has announced it will admit no more than 7,500 refugees to the United States over the next year, the lowest cap in modern U.S. history while giving…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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African Leaders Join Macron at Paris Peace Forum Focused on New Global Coalitions

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to the Élysée Palace for the opening of the 8th annual Paris Peace Forum, a two-day gathering aimed at building new…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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UK Deports Ethiopian Sex Offender After Prison Blunder

The British government has deported Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, an Ethiopian man convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, days after his accidental release from prison sparked public outrage and anti-migrant…

Africa News Now October 29, 2025

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U.S. Drops Mali from Visa Bond List After Diplomatic Standoff

The United States has officially removed Mali from its list of countries whose citizens were required to post visa bonds of up to $10,000 when applying for tourist or business…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025