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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Takes Over ECOWAS Leadership from Nigeria’s Tinubu

In a significant leadership change, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

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Over 16,000 Irregular Migrants Expelled from Algeria to Niger Since April

Nigerien authorities have confirmed that more than 16,000 irregular African migrants have been expelled from Algeria to Niger between April and early June 2025, marking a sharp uptick in forced…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Russia Expands Military and Security Ties with Africa Amid Wagner Reshuffle

Russia is deepening its engagement with African nations, particularly in the areas of defence and security, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced Monday. He emphasized that the Kremlin aims to "comprehensively…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Togo Opposition Condemns Expanded Presidential Powers as “Constitutional Coup”

In a move drawing fierce criticism from opposition groups and civil society, Togo’s Parliament on Saturday formally appointed President Faure Gnassingbé as President of the newly established Council of Ministers,…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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African Union Lifts Sanctions on Gabon Ahead of Oligui’s Inauguration

The African Union (AU) has officially lifted its suspension of Gabon, nearly two years after the country was sidelined following a military coup in August 2023. In a statement issued…

Africa News Now May 1, 2025

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Algeria Expels Record 1,800 Migrants to Niger in Desert Pushback Amid Rising Regional Tensions

In one of the largest mass expulsions recorded in recent years, Algerian authorities deported 1,845 migrants without legal status to the remote Assamaka border zone in northern Niger on April…

Africa News Now April 25, 2025