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Gambia Warns Exiled Ex-President Yahya Jammeh of Arrest if He Attempts Return

The Gambian government has issued a sharp warning to former president Yahya Jammeh, saying he will face arrest and prosecution if he attempts to return from exile next year. The…

Africa News Now October 29, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Northern Africa

Turkey and Egypt Launch First Joint Naval Exercise in 13 Years

Turkey and Egypt have kicked off their first joint naval exercise in more than a decade, marking a major step in restoring defense ties after years of political tensions. The…

Africa News Now September 26, 2025

ANN West Africa

Togo President’s Sister-in-Law And Ex-Defense Minister Arrested For Criticising Government

Togolese security forces have arrested Marguerite Gnakadè, the sister-in-law of President Faure Gnassingbé and a former defense minister, at her home in Lomé on Wednesday, according to local media and…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Ethiopia–Eritrea Border Villages Reunite After Five Years in Rare Grassroots Peace Gesture

For the first time in five years, communities from Ethiopia and Eritrea reunited in a powerful show of grassroots reconciliation at the once-divided frontier town of Zalambessa, Ethiopia, on Sunday.…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Heavy Security Presence Stifles Anti-Mnangagwa Protests in Zimbabwe

A massive security deployment across Zimbabwe’s major cities on Monday effectively suppressed a nationwide protest demanding the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The demonstrations, called by war veterans opposed to…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

ANN West Africa

George Weah Urges UN Oversight Amid Reports of Voter Intimidation in Liberia’s Nimba County

Former Liberian President George Weah has expressed deep concern over allegations of voter intimidation and political interference in Nimba County ahead of the upcoming senatorial by-election. Weah has called on…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025