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RSF Turns Sudan’s Largest Displacement Camp into Military Base, Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized and militarized Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur, once a refuge for over 300,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), converting it into a fortified…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Nigeria and UK Strengthen Joint Fight Against Drug Trafficking with New Security Pact

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the UK’s Home Office International Operations (HOIO) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen bilateral cooperation against transnational organized…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Uganda Halts Military Ties with Germany, Accuses Ambassador of Subversion

Uganda has suspended all military cooperation with Germany, citing alleged “subversive activities” by German Ambassador Matthias Schauer, including support for anti-government groups and interference in internal affairs. The announcement, made…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Ghana and Jamaica Sign Labour Mobility Pact to Deploy Nurses and Teachers Abroad

Ghana and Jamaica have signed a landmark bilateral agreement to facilitate the deployment of Ghanaian nurses and teachers to the Caribbean nation, addressing workforce shortages in Jamaica and easing youth…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Suspended Ghanaian Chief Justice Torkornoo Challenges Probe in Supreme Court Amid Ongoing Removal Proceedings

Suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed a motion for an interlocutory injunction at the Supreme Court to halt the work of a presidential investigative committee probing petitions…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Released After Diplomatic Pressure Over Detention in Tanzania

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been released and returned to Kenya after being detained for three days in Tanzania, sparking a diplomatic standoff between the two East African nations. His…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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DR Congo Justice Minister Faces Investigation Over $19M Prison Fund Scandal

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Appeal Court on Wednesday requested the lifting of Justice Minister Constant Mutamba’s immunity to allow for a judicial investigation into allegations of embezzling $19 million…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Ramaphosa Downplays Tense Exchange with Trump, Says U.S. Visit Helped Reset Bilateral Ties

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his White House visit on Wednesday as a “great success,” despite a tense exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump over unsubstantiated claims of…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Chad Detains Opposition Leader Succès Masra Over Deadly Clashes, Lawyers Decry Political Targeting

Succès Masra, leader of Chad’s opposition party Les Transformateurs, has been placed in pre-trial detention following his May 16 arrest in connection with violent clashes in Mandakao that left at…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Nigerien Teachers Stage 72-Hour Nationwide Strike Over Pay, Safety, and Contract Terms

Teachers across Niger’s public primary and secondary schools launched a 72-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, demanding improved salaries, job security, and better working conditions, particularly for those…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Ramaphosa Meets Trump at White House Over “White Genocide” Claims in South Africa

U.S.–South Africa relations faced renewed strain on Wednesday as President Donald Trump hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House for a high-stakes meeting aimed at mending ties after months…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025