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Egypt Offers to Host US-Iran Peace Talks Amid Escalating Tensions

Egypt has offered to host meetings aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Wednesday in Cairo. He emphasized that…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026

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UN General Assembly Declares Slave Trade “Gravest Crime Against Humanity” After President Mahama’s Speech

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly recognized the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” in a resolution led by Ghana and backed by the African Union.…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Kenya and China Sign Key Trade and Economic Agreements

Kenya and China strengthened their economic partnership on Tuesday, signing four memoranda of understanding covering trade, agriculture, livestock, and broader economic cooperation. The agreements were signed during talks in Nairobi…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Mahama Honours Enslaved Africans at New York Memorial, Calls for Continued Justice Efforts

President John Dramani Mahama led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, paying tribute to nearly 20,000 Africans buried at the historic site.…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Algeria and Niger Sign 20 Deals, but Implementation Concerns Persist

Algeria and Niger have signed 20 agreements and memoranda of understanding covering key sectors such as energy, healthcare, infrastructure, and the digital economy, following a bilateral commission meeting in Niamey.…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Lincoln University for Cancels g President Mahama’s Honorary Degree

Ghana’s embassy in the United States has expressed disappointment over Lincoln University’s last minute decision to cancel plans to award an honorary doctorate to former President John Dramani Mahama. In…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Ghana Pushes UN Resolution Recognizing Transatlantic Slave Trade as a Grave Crime Against Humanity

Ghana is urging the international community at the United Nations to support a draft resolution that formally recognizes the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity.…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Ghana and Colombia Sign Historic Maritime Trade Agreement Connecting Tema and Cartagena

Ghana and Colombia have signed a landmark agreement establishing direct maritime connectivity between the Port of Tema in Ghana and the Port of Cartagena in Colombia. The deal, finalized in…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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South Africa Summons US Ambassador Over Criticism of Racial Policies and Court Rulings

The government of South Africa has summoned the new United States ambassador, Brent Bozell, to explain what officials described as “undiplomatic remarks” about the country’s racial policies and court decisions.…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Israeli Billionaire to Pay $30 Billion to Settle Dutch Corruption Probe Over DR Congo Mining Deals

A former holding company linked to Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler has agreed to pay $30 billion to settle a corruption investigation in the Netherlands involving mining deals in the Democratic…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Ghana and South Korea Sign New Cooperation Deals After Mahama–Lee Talks

John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, held bilateral talks with Lee Jae-myung, President of South Korea, during an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026