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Mahama Urges ECOWAS to Embrace Unity and Reintegration at 50th Anniversary Summit

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to mark its 50th anniversary with a renewed vision of inclusive regional integration, urging…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Nigeria Withdraws Police Mobile Force from VIP Duties to Bolster National Security

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) officers from unauthorized VIP protection duties, signaling a major shift in national policing…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Ivory Coast Court Bars Opposition Leader Tidjane Thiam from Presidential Race Over Nationality Dispute

Ivory Coast’s Constitutional Court has ruled that Tidjane Thiam, leader of the main opposition party, is ineligible to run in the October 25 presidential election due to the loss of…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ghana’s President Suspends Chief Justice Torkornoo Amid Investigation into Conduct

Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama, announced the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo on April 22, following a preliminary investigation into allegations against her. The suspension comes…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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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

ANN West Africa

West African Leaders Meet in Accra to Address ECOWAS Crisis Following Exit of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso

West African leaders are convening in Accra, Ghana, for a two-day meeting to address the implications of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso’s recent withdrawal from the Economic Community of West…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

ANN West Africa

Burkina Faso Thwarts Coup Attempt, Several Military Personnel Arrested

The Burkinabe government announced on Monday that it had successfully thwarted a coup attempt involving both active and former military personnel. The plot, which was uncovered after extensive intelligence gathering,…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

ANN West Africa

Guinea’s Political Shift as Opposition Leaders Defect to Support Military Regime

Guinea’s political landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as several prominent opposition leaders have defected to support the ruling military junta. The defections, which have sparked intense debate, come amid…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

ANN West Africa

President Mahama and Akufo-Addo Share Easter Greetings in Kwahu Amid Business Forum

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo shared a rare moment of unity over the Easter weekend in Kwahu, Eastern Region, where both leaders participated…

Africa News Now April 21, 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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Kinshasa Residents Criticize Trump’s Migration Comments as Misguided and Disrespectful

Residents of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have expressed frustration and disappointment following recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who referenced Congolese…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025