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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

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ECOWAS Calls for Release of Political Detainees in Guinea-Bissau to Support Democratic Transition

West African leaders have called on Guinea-Bissau's military-led authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all detained political figures, saying the move is essential to restoring confidence in the country's transition…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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France and Gabon Sign Strategic Agreements to Deepen Economic and Security Ties

France and Gabon have signed three strategic cooperation agreements during President Brice Oligui Nguema's state visit to Paris, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing Gabon's industrialization…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

ANN West Africa

Senegal Backs Former President Macky Sall’s Bid for UN Secretary-General

Senegal has officially endorsed former President Macky Sall as its candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, signaling a major shift in policy by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's administration…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Nigeria and Ghana Condemn Anti-African Protests in South Africa, Seek AU Action

Nigeria and Ghana have jointly condemned what they described as "Afrophobic" protests targeting African migrants in South Africa, calling on the African Union (AU) to urgently address the growing wave…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio at the regional…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026