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Congo Cites Threat to Sovereignty Leading to Rejection of Kenya’s Consul Appointment in Rebel-Held Goma

The Congolese government on Saturday firmly rejected Kenya’s decision to appoint a consul general in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, saying the move was “inappropriate” and a violation…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Benin Moves to Protect Citizens in Gabon Amid Market Space Dispute

Benin’s government has stepped in to protect its nationals living in Lambaréné, Gabon, after reports surfaced of intimidation and harassment linked to a dispute over market stall allocations and new…

Africa News Now August 15, 2025

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Mali and US Deepen Ties for Regional Cooperation

Mali and the United States are working to strengthen their partnership after a high-level meeting in Bamako between Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop and a US delegation led by Ambassador…

Africa News Now August 14, 2025

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Trump Reaffirms U.S. Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara in Message to King Mohammed VI

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, reaffirming a controversial policy first announced during his term in office. The message was delivered in…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

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Tanzania Bans Foreigners from Small Businesses to Boost Local Jobs, Stirring Regional Tensions

Tanzania has announced a sweeping ban on foreign participation in 15 categories of small businesses, intensifying efforts to protect local livelihoods and boost grassroots economic empowerment. The directive, issued by…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

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Somaliland Offers U.S. Military Base and Minerals in Bid for International Recognition

Somaliland, the self-declared republic that broke away from Somalia in 1991, is intensifying efforts to win formal recognition from the United States, offering strategic and economic incentives in return. In…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

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Egypt Urges Trump to Halt Gaza War as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has called on former U.S. President Donald Trump to use his influence to help end the war in Gaza and ensure the flow of desperately…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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U.S. Halts Visa Services in Niger Amid Strained Relations and High Overstay Rates

The United States has indefinitely suspended all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger, escalating tensions between the two countries following a string of diplomatic rifts and last…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Burkina Faso’s U.S. Envoy Presents Credentials Amid Tensions Over Gold Allegations

Ambassador Kassoum Coulibaly of Burkina Faso has officially presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald Trump, marking the formal start of his diplomatic mission in Washington. The ceremony, a traditional…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Eswatini to Repatriate U.S.-Deported Foreign Nationals Amid Growing Backlash

The government of Eswatini has announced it will repatriate five foreign nationals deported there by the United States under its controversial third-country deportation policy. The announcement follows intense domestic criticism…

Africa News Now July 17, 2025

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U.S. Deports Convicted Criminals to Eswatini Under Expanded Third-Country Policy

The United States has deported five convicted foreign nationals to the Kingdom of Eswatini, marking a new chapter in its controversial third-country deportation program, according to a statement issued Tuesday…

Africa News Now July 16, 2025