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Benin President Thanks Army for Foiling Coup Attempt

Benin’s President Patrice Talon has praised the country’s military leadership for stopping an attempted coup on Sunday, vowing that those involved “will not go unpunished.” Earlier that morning, soldiers identifying…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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AU, ECOWAS and West African Leaders Condemn Guinea-Bissau Coup

The African Union, ECOWAS election observer mission, and several West African leaders have strongly condemned the latest military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, issuing a joint statement just hours after soldiers declared…

Africa News Now November 27, 2025

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Gambia Hosts Cameroonian Opposition Leader After Disputed Biya Election

Gambia has confirmed that it is temporarily hosting Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary following a tense and disputed presidential election in Cameroon that saw 92-year-old President Paul Biya claim…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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UN Chief Warns Sahel Terrorism Is Becoming a Global Threat

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the surge in terrorism across Africa’s Sahel region is no longer a localised crisis but an escalating global threat. Addressing the UN…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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Guinea’s Coup Leader Mamadi Doumbouya Enters Presidential Race, Breaking Promise to Hand Over Power

Guinea’s military ruler, Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, has formally entered the December 2025 presidential race, ending months of speculation and drawing criticism for reneging on his 2021 pledge to restore civilian…

Africa News Now November 4, 2025

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Mali Accuses Algeria of ‘International Terrorism’ at UN Over Drone Dispute

Mali’s prime minister, Abdoulaye Maïga, has accused Algeria of committing “international terrorism” after Algerian forces shot down a Malian military drone near their shared border. Speaking at the United Nations…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Guinea Opposition Rejects Referendum as Junta Secures Path to Extend Power

Guinea’s opposition has denounced the results of a constitutional referendum that overwhelmingly backed changes seen as clearing the way for junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya to seek the presidency. According…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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Sahel Alliance Reopens Dialogue With African Union Amid Security Crisis

Foreign ministers from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso the three military led states forming the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) met African Union (AU) Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Quit ICC, Calling It a “Neocolonial Tool”

In a joint move underscoring their break with Western institutions, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have formally announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), branding it a…

Africa News Now September 23, 2025

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Guinea Holds Crucial Constitutional Referendum as Path Back to Civilian Rule

Guinea’s transitional leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, cast his ballot on September 21 in a constitutional referendum widely regarded as a decisive step toward restoring civilian rule. He voted in Conakry…

Africa News Now September 22, 2025

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ECOWAS Forum Charts Bold Energy Future with Focus on Green Hydrogen and Clean Mobility

The 10th ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025) wrapped up in Banjul with a strong call for greater regional cooperation to fast-track universal access to affordable and sustainable energy across…

Africa News Now September 22, 2025