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Ghana Abstains from UN Vote on LGBTQ+ Rights Amid Renewed Push for Anti-Gay Legislation

Ghana abstained from a key United Nations Human Rights Council vote on July 7, 2025, concerning the renewal of the mandate for the Independent Expert on protection against violence and…

Africa News Now July 9, 2025

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Trump Hosts West African Leaders for First Post-Reelection U.S.-Africa Mini-Summit

In a bid to revitalize U.S.-Africa relations, President Donald Trump is hosting a high-level mini-summit in Washington, D.C., this week with leaders from Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Gabon. The…

Africa News Now July 9, 2025

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France Approves Return of Côte d’Ivoire’s Sacred Drum Looted in 1916

The French government has officially approved the restitution of Côte d’Ivoire’s sacred talking drum, Djidji Ayôkwé, a culturally significant artifact looted by French colonial forces in 1916. In a unanimous…

Africa News Now July 8, 2025

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Senegal Partners with Korea’s DONEWON to Boost Fisheries Sector Under Agenda 2050

The Senegalese government has entered high-level talks with South Korean fishing conglomerate DONEWON to strengthen its fisheries value chain, promote local seafood processing, and support the country's long-term development blueprint,…

Africa News Now July 8, 2025

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Nigeria, Brazil Seal Landmark Agriculture and Trade Deals at BRICS Summit

Nigeria and Brazil have signed a series of strategic agreements to deepen economic ties, with a strong focus on boosting agricultural productivity and food security. The signing took place during…

Africa News Now July 7, 2025

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Rajoelina Meets Macron in Paris Over Disputed Indian Ocean Islands

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina arrived in Paris to hold high-stakes talks with French President Emmanuel Macron over the long-contested Scattered Islands—five tiny islets in the Indian Ocean that have been…

Africa News Now June 30, 2025

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Rwanda and DRC Sign Landmark Peace Deal in Washington with U.S. Backing and Mineral Access Provisions

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement in Washington, aimed at ending decades of armed conflict in eastern Congo and stabilizing one of…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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U.S. Warns Ghana Over High Student Visa Overstays, Possible Travel Restrictions Loom

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that the United States has issued an official warning to the Ghanaian government over the country’s growing student visa overstay rate,…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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Nigeria and Brazil Seal $1 Billion Green Deal to Boost Agriculture and Trade

Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark bilateral agreement to deepen cooperation in agriculture, trade, and climate resilience, marking a major step in their decades-long partnership. Central to the pact…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025

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U.S. Requires Liberian Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Public for Security Vetting

Liberians seeking U.S. student or exchange visas must now grant American authorities access to their social media accounts, as part of a wider policy tightening immigration screening, according to a…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

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Nigeria and Belarus Launch Youth-Focused Agricultural Mechanization Program

Nigeria has officially launched the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanization Program, a transformative partnership with Belarus aimed at modernizing the country's farming practices and empowering its youth. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025