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Mali Responds to U.S. Revocation of $14 Million Grant, Rejects Allegations of Aid Misuse

Mali's government has formally addressed the U.S. decision to revoke a $14 million grant (approximately 8.8 billion FCFA) originally allocated to support social cohesion and peacebuilding efforts within the country.…

Africa News Now February 26, 2025

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Chad Completes Political Transition with Senate Election, Marking a New Era under President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno

Chad has officially concluded its nearly four-year political transition, which began following the death of former President Idriss Déby Itno in 2021. The final step in this transition came with…

Africa News Now February 26, 2025

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Gambian President Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom at Star TV Headquarters Inauguration

Gambian President Adama Barrow has once again pledged his government’s commitment to upholding press freedom in the country, recognizing the crucial role the media plays in democratic development and governance.…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Mauritania Prosecutors Seek 20-Year Sentence for Former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz on Abuse of Power Charges

Prosecutors in Mauritania have appealed to the country's appeals court, asking for former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to be sentenced to 20 years in prison for abuse of office.…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Civil Society Group Opposes Turkish Takeover of Banjul Port, Calls Agreement Illegal

The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice (EFSCFRJ), a prominent civil society organization in The Gambia, has raised strong objections to the Turkish company Albayrak's takeover of the…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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Ghana’s President Mahama Sets Deadline for Asset Declarations, Urges Reforms in Transparency

Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has issued a firm directive to all government appointees to declare their assets by March 31, 2025, or face removal from office. This move comes…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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South African White Minority Protesters Show Support for Trump, Criticize Government Policies

On Saturday, hundreds of white South Africans, predominantly from the Afrikaner community, gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to voice their support for former U.S. President Donald Trump and…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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Mali Launches DDR-1 Program to Disarm and Reintegrate Former Combatants

In a significant step toward peace and stability, the transitional authorities in Mali have officially launched the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR-1) program. This initiative aims to disarm and reintegrate…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Ghana’s Presidency Scales Back 68th Independence Day Celebrations

In response to mounting economic challenges, the Ghanaian government has announced a scaled-back version of its Independence Day celebrations on March 6. The event, typically marked by a grand ceremony…

Africa News Now February 13, 2025

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Liberian President Boakai Suspends Over 450 Officials for Failing to Declare Assets

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended more than 450 senior government officials for not submitting their asset declarations to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). The affected officials, who have been…

Africa News Now February 13, 2025

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South African President Signs Controversial Land Expropriation Bill into Law

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed into law a bill that allows for the expropriation of land by the state without compensation. The move, intended to address longstanding…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025