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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

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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

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Burkina Faso Seizes 133 Tons of Drugs in 2024, Prosecutes 522 Individuals

In 2024, Burkina Faso authorities have seized a total of 133 tons of drugs, marking a significant effort in the country's ongoing fight against drug trafficking. The announcement was made…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Mahama Invites Sahel Leaders to ECOWAS@50 in Bid to Restore Regional Unity

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has extended a formal invitation to the transitional leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—members of the breakaway Confederation of Sahel States (AES)—to attend the…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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IMF Approves $129 Million Emergency Support for Mali Following 2024 Flood Disaster

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $129 million disbursement to Mali under its Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), aimed at addressing the country’s urgent economic and humanitarian needs following…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

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Senegal Launches Security Crackdown in Casamance After Border Attack

The Senegalese army has intensified military operations in the southern Casamance region following a night raid in Djinaki, near the Gambian border, where armed assailants looted shops, stole phones, and…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

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Sierra Leone Launches Bold Five-Year National Inclusion Strategy with UN and Indian Support

The Sierra Leonean government has unveiled a comprehensive five-year national strategy aimed at fostering social inclusion, protecting vulnerable populations, and strengthening national unity. Announced on Tuesday by Minister of Social…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

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Nigeria and Niger Resume Diplomatic Ties, Focus on Security and Trade

Nigeria and Niger have officially resumed diplomatic dialogue following a breakdown in relations after Niger’s 2023 military coup. At a high-level meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025