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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

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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

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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

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Ivorian Opposition Leader Demands Electoral Commission Dissolution Over Voter Roll Irregularities

Former Ivorian Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan, leader of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI), has called for the immediate dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), citing major irregularities in…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Uganda Moves to Reinstate Military Trials for Civilians, Sparking Outcry

The Ugandan government is preparing to introduce a controversial bill that would re-authorize military tribunals to try civilians, reversing a January 2024 Supreme Court ruling that declared the practice unconstitutional.…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Trump Administration Weighs Closure of 30 U.S. Embassies and Consulates, Targeting Africa in Major Diplomatic Pullback

The Trump administration is considering a sweeping downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, with internal State Department documents revealing plans to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide, including at…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

African Diaspora ANN Central Africa

U.S. Demands Rwanda Withdraw Troops from DRC, End Support for M23 Rebels

The United States has issued a firm demand for Rwanda to immediately withdraw its troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and halt all support to the M23…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025