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Ghana Airports Company Denies Drug Trafficking Allegations Involving Foreign Aircraft at Kotoka Airport

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has firmly denied allegations that two foreign aircraft which landed at Kotoka International Airport in March 2025 were involved in drug trafficking or illicit…

Africa News Now April 8, 2025

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Congo-Rwanda-Backed M23 Talks Begin in Doha Amid Fragile Hopes for Peace

As direct peace talks begin this week in Doha between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group—widely believed to be backed by Rwanda—residents of eastern DRC are torn between…

Africa News Now April 7, 2025

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Burkina Faso Reaffirms Partnership with World Bank to Tackle Development, Security Challenges

Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo has reiterated his government’s strong commitment to deepening collaboration with the World Bank to address the country’s pressing development and security challenges. The…

Africa News Now April 7, 2025

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Mnangagwa Lifts U.S. Import Tariffs Amid Rising Trade Tensions With Washington

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the suspension of all import tariffs on goods originating from the United States, in what he described as a diplomatic gesture aimed at fostering improved…

Africa News Now April 7, 2025

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Foreign Ministers Visit Russia to Strengthen Diplomatic and Military Ties

Foreign Ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are set to embark on a significant diplomatic visit to Russia on April 3rd and 4th. The visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey Becomes 7th Commonwealth Secretary-General, First African Woman to Hold Office

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has been appointed as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, making history as the first African woman to hold the prestigious position. Her appointment marks a significant…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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Niger Junta Releases 50+ Detainees, Including Former Ministers, Amid Ongoing Political Turmoil

Niger’s ruling military junta has released more than 50 detainees, including several high-profile former ministers from the government it overthrew in the July 2023 coup. The move comes as part…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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Senegal’s Parliament Revises Amnesty Law, Opening Door for Prosecution of Security Forces

Senegal’s parliament on Wednesday approved significant revisions to the country’s controversial amnesty law, a move that could allow the prosecution of security forces and former government officials accused of human…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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EFF Seeks to Block South Africa’s Budget Vote, Threatens Legal Action

South Africa’s opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has formally requested that Parliament’s Speaker, Thoko Didiza, halt Wednesday’s scheduled vote on the next stage of the national budget process.…

Africa News Now April 2, 2025

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Zimbabwe Police Arrest 95 Protesters Amid Calls for Mnangagwa’s Resignation

Zimbabwean police have arrested 95 individuals following Monday’s anti-government protests in the capital, Harare, accusing them of promoting "public violence" and "breaches of peace." According to police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Zambian President Hichilema Criticizes Cabinet Ministers for Lack of Focus, Cites Indulgence and Self-Control Issues

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to his cabinet ministers over their behavior during meetings, particularly concerning ministers who are caught dozing off during important discussions. During…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025