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Senegal and EU Deepen Strategic Partnership on Security, Migration and Investment

Senegal and the European Union have reaffirmed their strategic partnership following a high-level visit to Dakar by two European commissioners aimed at strengthening cooperation on security, migration and economic development.…

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ECOWAS Plans 2,000-Strong Regional Force to Tackle Rising Jihadist Threat

Military chiefs from the 12 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed in principle to establish a new regional force to combat jihadist insurgencies…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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Ghana’s Mahama and Tanzania’s Samia Hassan Hold Bilateral Talks on Energy, Trade and Reparations

President John Dramani Mahama has held high-level talks with Samia Suluhu Hassan at the State House in Arusha, focusing on strengthening Ghana–Tanzania relations and addressing key regional and global developments.…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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Benin Offers €30,000 Reward for Alleged Coup Plotters After Failed Takeover

Benin’s Republican Police have issued an international wanted notice for nine suspects accused of leading an attempted coup nearly three months ago, offering a reward of more than €30,000 for…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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US Sanctions Rwanda Over Alleged Role in Eastern DR Congo Conflict

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and several senior military officials over their alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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Ethiopia Marks 130 Years Since Adwa Victory Amid Renewed Red Sea Tensions

Ethiopia has commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa with full military honors, celebrating its 1896 defeat of invading Italian forces a landmark victory that preserved the…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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Sassou Nguesso Launches Re-Election Bid as Congo Campaign Raises Transparency Concerns

Campaigning is under way in the Republic of Congo ahead of the March 15 presidential election, with incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso seeking to extend a rule that has spanned more…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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US, Burkina Faso Sign $147 Million Health Deal to Bolster Sahel Disease Response

The United States and Burkina Faso have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding worth up to $147 million to strengthen public health cooperation and disease preparedness, the United States Department…

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Senegal PM Sonko Warns of Exit From Government Amid Rumoured Rift With President Faye

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has said he is prepared to pull his party out of government and return to the opposition if President Bassirou Diomaye Faye strays from their…

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Guinea Says President Doumbouya “In Good Health” After Weeks-Long Absence

Guinea’s presidency has moved to calm speculation over the prolonged absence of President Mamady Doumbouya, saying he is in “good health” and will return to the country within days. The…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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US and Niger Sign $179 Million Health Pact to Strengthen Disease Surveillance and Care

The United States and Niger have signed a five-year, $179.3 million memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding cooperation in public health under Washington’s “America First” global health strategy. In a…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026