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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

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Zelensky’s Landmark Visit to South Africa Signals Shift in Ukraine-Africa Ties Amid Rising Global Tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has concluded a landmark diplomatic visit to South Africa, marking a significant thaw in relations between the two countries and reflecting Kyiv’s intensified push to gain…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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ECOWAS Adopts Emergency Plan to Navigate Sahel States’ Withdrawal, Urges Unity Amid Regional Turbulence

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has finalized a comprehensive emergency response plan following the formal withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc on…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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South Africa Scraps VAT Hike Amid Coalition Rift and Public Backlash

South Africa’s government has abandoned a controversial plan to raise the value-added tax (VAT) by 0.5 percentage points, a move that had threatened to fracture the country's fragile coalition government…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Senegal’s Top Court Blocks Attempt to Narrow Amnesty Law, Citing Human Rights Violations

Senegal’s Constitutional Council has struck down a key provision of Law No. 08/2025, halting the government’s attempt to retroactively narrow the scope of a sweeping amnesty law passed in March…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Truce Amid Qatar-Mediated Peace Talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, widely believed to be backed by Rwanda, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire as Qatar-mediated peace talks continue in…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Niger Slams Algeria and Libya for Unilateral Migrant Deportations, Cites Treaty Violations

Niger has condemned the uncoordinated deportations of African migrants by Algeria and Libya, accusing both countries of violating international human rights obligations and bilateral cooperation frameworks. Speaking during a meeting…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Kenya Secures $1 Billion in New Chinese Investments to Boost Economy During Ruto’s State Visit

Kenyan President William Ruto has signed a landmark $1 billion investment agreement with China during a five-day state visit aimed at deepening economic and strategic ties between Nairobi and Beijing.…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Chad Bans Civil Servants from Private Sector Work in Sweeping Education Reform

The Chadian government has officially prohibited civil servants—particularly teachers—from engaging in private sector employment, as part of a sweeping education reform agenda under the 5th Republic. The move, announced by…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025