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Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé Continues Mediation Efforts Between Rwanda and DRC Amid Escalating Tensions

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Monday to continue his mediation efforts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in response to rising regional tensions, primarily…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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Gambia and Senegal Boost Security Ties Amid Renewed Border Violence

The Gambia and Senegal have strengthened their bilateral defense and security cooperation following a high-level meeting in Banjul, prompted by a recent armed attack near their shared border. Senegal’s Defense…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Mahama Invites Sahel Leaders to ECOWAS@50 in Bid to Restore Regional Unity

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has extended a formal invitation to the transitional leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—members of the breakaway Confederation of Sahel States (AES)—to attend the…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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AU Appoints Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé as New Mediator in DRC-Rwanda Crisis Amid Criticism

The African Union (AU) on Saturday appointed Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé as the new mediator in the escalating conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, replacing Angolan…

Africa News Now April 15, 2025

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Sudan Accuses UAE of Violating Genocide Convention in ICJ Case Over Darfur Conflict

Sudan has filed an urgent case against the United Arab Emirates at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the Gulf nation of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention by allegedly…

Africa News Now April 11, 2025

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Chadian President Mahamat Déby Itno Calls for National Unity and Anti-Corruption Reforms During Eid

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has called for national unity, integrity, and an intensified fight against corruption, emphasizing the need to build a just and prosperous Chad free from…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Mahama Urges Bawku Residents to Embrace Peace During Ramadan

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the people of Bawku in Ghana’s Upper East Region to embrace peace as they observe Ramadan, emphasizing the importance of unity and reconciliation…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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Sudanese Celebrate Eid al-Fitr Amid War as Army Gains Ground in Khartoum

Despite the ongoing war and displacement crisis, Sudanese citizens gathered in Omdurman on Sunday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, embracing a sense of resilience and hope as the army made further…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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South Sudan Opposition Leader Riek Machar Arrested as UN Warns of Renewed Civil War

South Sudan’s political crisis deepened as opposition leader and Vice President Riek Machar was arrested by government forces, raising fears of a return to civil war. The United Nations has…

Africa News Now March 27, 2025

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Sudan’s Military Declares Victory in Khartoum as Army Recaptures Presidential Palace

Sudan’s military leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, made a symbolic return to the presidential palace in Khartoum after the army successfully recaptured the city’s international airport and key state institutions…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025

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Kenyan Police Officer Goes Missing in Haiti After Gang Attack Amid Rising Violence

A Kenyan police officer deployed in Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission has gone missing after an ambush by suspected gang members during a patrol operation…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025