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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Move to Harmonize Energy and Mining Policies

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have opened a high-level meeting in Ouagadougou to coordinate their policies on energy, mining and oil as the three countries deepen economic integration under the…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access in War-Torn Sudan

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in Sudan, urging an immediate ceasefire and the creation of humanitarian corridors for civilians trapped by fighting in El Obeid, the…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Senegal Begins ECOWAS Mediation to Restore Constitutional Rule in Guinea-Bissau

Senegal has formally begun its role as ECOWAS mediator in Guinea-Bissau, with a high-level delegation arriving in Bissau to help accelerate the country’s return to constitutional government. The mission, led…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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ECOWAS Approves US$250,000 Relief Package for Ghana Flood Victims

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved a US$250,000 (approximately GH¢3 million) humanitarian donation to support victims of the recent floods that devastated several communities across Ghana.…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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30 African nations Included in U.S. $20,000 Permanent Visa Bond Program

The United States has introduced a permanent visa bond program that could require certain travelers from 50 countries, including 30 African nations to pay security deposits of up to US$20,000…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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Ghana Repatriates 1,000 More Citizens from South Africa.

The Government of Ghana has begun repatriating another 1,000 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa as anti-migrant violence and hostility toward foreign nationals continue to escalate in parts of the country.…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Uganda Nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General Race

Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu as its candidate for the position of United Nations secretary-general, making him the seventh contender in the race to succeed António Guterres…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Germany Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with Nigeria as Global Rivalries Reshape Africa Partnerships

Germany is seeking to deepen economic and strategic ties with Nigeria as Berlin looks to expand partnerships across Africa amid rising global competition and growing geopolitical tensions involving the United…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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ECOWAS Moves Closer to ECO Single Currency With Phased Rollout Planned for 2027

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited ECO single currency in 2027, with leaders signaling that the common currency will likely…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Morocco Demands Full Investigation Into Death of Citizen During Police Arrest in Italy

Morocco has called on Italian authorities to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan national who died after being restrained by police during…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Africa CDC Urges U.S. to Lift Uganda Travel Restrictions After Ebola Progress

Africa's leading public health agency has called on the United States to lift travel restrictions on Uganda, saying the country has made significant progress in controlling its recent Ebola outbreak.…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026