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Ramaphosa Heads to U.S. for High-Stakes Talks with Trump Amid Diplomatic Strains

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday during a working visit aimed at easing months of rising tensions between…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Tripoli Returns to Calm After Deadly Militia Clashes Spark Anti-Government Protests

Relative calm has returned to Tripoli, Libya’s capital, after violent clashes erupted on May 12 between rival militias following the killing of Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, head of the Stability Support…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Remanded for 14 More Days Amid Treason Probe

Tundu Lissu, Tanzania’s main opposition leader and vice-chair of the Chadema party, will remain in remand for an additional 14 days as police and state prosecutors request more time to…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Kenyan Politician Martha Karua Expelled from Tanzania Ahead of Treason Trial of Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu

Kenyan lawyer and former presidential candidate Martha Karua has accused Tanzanian authorities of expelling her upon arrival in Dodoma, where she intended to observe the high-profile treason trial of opposition…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Burkina Faso Inaugurates Thomas Sankara Memorial Designed by Architect Francis Kéré

Burkina Faso has officially unveiled a monumental mausoleum in Ouagadougou honoring Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary leader assassinated in 1987, along with his 12 aides. The memorial, designed by Francis Kéré,…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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President Tinubu and Peter Obi Meet at Vatican Mass Amidst Political Rivalry

In a rare public display of unity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and opposition leader Peter Obi were seen laughing and exchanging pleasantries during Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass in Rome,…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Ex-Gabonese President Ali Bongo Leaves Country for Angola as Family Freed Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was ousted in a military coup in August 2023, has left the country and is now in Luanda, Angola, according to a statement…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Senegal and Burkina Faso Deepen Security Cooperation Amid Sahel Instability

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko concluded a 48-hour working visit to Burkina Faso, reinforcing bilateral cooperation on security, regional stability, and shared development priorities. The visit marks the first official…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Sahel States Advance Customs Integration, Cut Trade Delays and Boost Regional Commerce

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has concluded a high-level three-day mission in Bamako, focused on accelerating regional customs harmonization as a key pillar of their…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Chadian Opposition Leader Succès Masra Arrested Amid Deadly Ethnic Clashes in Southwest

Former Chadian Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra has been arrested over alleged involvement in violent clashes that erupted Wednesday in Mandakao, a village in Logone Occidental province, near…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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France Transfers Key Military Base in Dakar to Senegal Amid Troop Withdrawal

France has officially handed over the Contre-Amiral Protet military district, a strategically located base within the Port of Dakar, to Senegalese authorities, marking a significant step in the phased withdrawal…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025