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Ivorians Protest in France Over Gbagbo and Soro’s Disqualification from 2025 Presidential Race

Supporters of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo and ex-Prime Minister Guillaume Soro held a protest outside the European Parliament this week, denouncing their exclusion from Côte d’Ivoire’s provisional electoral list…

Africa News Now May 5, 2025

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DRC Seeks to Lift Kabila’s Immunity Over War Crimes Allegations Amid Rising Tensions

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has formally requested the removal of parliamentary immunity for former President Joseph Kabila, a move that could lead to his prosecution on charges…

Africa News Now May 1, 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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WFP Expands Emergency Aid to Darfur and Khartoum as Hunger Crisis Deepens in Sudan

The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched large-scale food and nutrition distributions in Sudan, aiming to assist over 1 million people in the coming weeks amid worsening violence, mass displacement,…

Africa News Now May 1, 2025

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Thousands Rally in Burkina Faso to Back President Traoré Amid U.S. Accusations and Coup Plot Claims

Thousands of Burkinabè citizens rallied in Ouagadougou on Wednesday, voicing strong support for transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré in the wake of allegations by a top U.S. military official and…

Africa News Now May 1, 2025

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Ghana Launches Chip-Embedded Biometric Passports to Strengthen Security and Modernize Travel

Starting Monday, April 28, 2025, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has officially commenced the issuance of chip-embedded biometric passports, a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing national security…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Focused on Reforms Yet Undecided on 2026 Re-Election Bid

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said he has not yet decided whether he will seek re-election in 2026, stressing that his immediate priorities are national security, economic growth, and…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Senegal’s Diomaye Président Coalition Hails Court’s Rejection of Amnesty Law as Win for Democracy

The Diomaye Président coalition, which backed Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s successful 2024 presidential campaign, has welcomed the Senegalese Constitutional Council’s rejection of a controversial interpretative amnesty law that critics said could…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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South Africa Defends Sovereignty Amid US Criticism Over Land Expropriation Law

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has firmly defended the country’s sovereignty following escalating tensions with the United States over race relations and the newly passed land expropriation law.…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Laurent Gbagbo Launches ‘Enough is Enough’ Campaign as Ivory Coast Faces Pre-Election Turmoil

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has launched a new political campaign titled "Enough is Enough" to influence the upcoming 2025 presidential election, despite being barred from running due to a…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Somalia Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Growing al-Shabaab Threat

Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, replacing key ministers as his government battles to contain a resurgent al-Shabaab insurgency. In a statement delivered…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025