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ECOWAS at 50: Regional Leaders Call for Unity, Development, and Democratic Renewal

A high-level roundtable commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was held in Lagos on May 28, spotlighting urgent regional issues such as poverty,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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M23 Rebels Executed 21 Civilians in Goma Amid Mounting Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of executing at least 21 civilians during a two-day killing spree in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Finalizes Voter Roll with 8.7 Million Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election

Côte d’Ivoire’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has published the final voter list ahead of the October 25, 2025 presidential election, confirming 8,727,431 registered voters—an increase of 715,006 from the previous…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Senegal, Guinea Deepen Bilateral Ties During Ousmane Sonko’s Official Visit

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko concluded a two-day official visit to Conakry on Monday aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Senegal and Guinea. The trip marks Sonko’s first visit to…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Sudan’s New PM Dissolves Government Amid Escalating Civil War and Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has dissolved the country's caretaker government just one day after officially taking office, state media agency SUNA reported late Sunday. Idris’s swift move…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Tinubu Orders Emergency Response as Niger Floods Kill 151, Displace Thousands

President Bola Tinubu has ordered urgent search and rescue operations after devastating floods in Niger State claimed at least 151 lives and displaced over 3,000 people. The president directed the…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Second Group of White South African Afrikaners Quietly Relocates to U.S. Under Controversial Refugee Policy

A second group of white Afrikaner South Africans arrived in the United States on Friday, continuing a quiet and controversial relocation program approved by President Donald Trump. Unlike the initial…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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UK Endorses Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara, Sparking Algerian Backlash

The United Kingdom has officially endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, marking a significant shift in its long-standing neutral stance on the disputed territory. During a visit to Rabat…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Over 200 Dead, 500 Missing as Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades Devastates Mokwa

More than 200 people have been confirmed dead and at least 500 remain missing following catastrophic floods that swept through Mokwa, a town in Niger State, central Nigeria, on Thursday,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Sudan’s New PM Kamil Idris Warns Foreign Backers to Halt Support for RSF Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Kamil Idris has issued a stern call for foreign governments to immediately end their support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as the civil war…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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ECOWAS Eyes Reintegration of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Amid 50th Anniversary Celebrations

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains hopeful about the return of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, despite their official withdrawal from the bloc on January 29, 2024.…

Africa News Now May 29, 2025