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South Africa Prepares for G20 Presidency, Emphasizing Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability

New York, March 24, 2025 – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held an informal plenary meeting today in New York, where South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, Zane Dangor, provided a…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Mia Love, Trailblazing Black Republican Congresswoman, Dies at 49

Mia Love, the former U.S. Representative from Utah and the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, passed away on Sunday at the age. Born to Haitian immigrant parents, Love…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Hundreds Protest in Lomé Against Togo’s Proposed Constitutional Reforms

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Lomé, Togo’s capital, to oppose the government’s proposed constitutional changes, which critics say could entrench the ruling party’s hold on power. The…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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Ghana and Georgia Strengthen Ties as Ukraine Seeks to Restore Educational Partnerships

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that Georgia is considering establishing a diplomatic presence in Accra as part of efforts to enhance bilateral relations between the…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Marks One Year in Office, Reflects on Achievements and Challenges

One year after his historic election, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has reflected on his leadership, highlighting both achievements and ongoing challenges. Since assuming office, Faye, alongside Prime Minister Ousmane…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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Chad Condemns Sudanese General’s Threats, Calls It a “Declaration of War

Chad has strongly condemned remarks made by a senior Sudanese general, describing them as a "declaration of war" after he threatened to target Chadian airports. In a statement, Chad’s foreign…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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South African Ex-Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Welcomed Home Amid U.S. Expulsion Controversy

Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador expelled by the Trump administration and declared persona non grata, received a hero’s welcome upon his return to South Africa on Sunday. Hundreds…

Africa News Now March 23, 2025

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Government Responds to Alleged Footage of Civilian Massacre in Gayeri, Burkina Faso

Newly circulated videos from Gayeri, a town in eastern Burkina Faso, have sparked widespread concern, showing civilians being escorted by armed individuals to an undisclosed location. Disturbingly, the footage includes…

Africa News Now March 23, 2025

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Sudanese Army Recaptures Khartoum Presidential Palace from RSF After Two Years of Fighting

The Sudanese army has announced the recapture of the presidential palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant milestone in the ongoing conflict that…

Africa News Now March 21, 2025

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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President

On Friday, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president, marking a historic moment in the country’s leadership nearly six decades after she joined the fight for independence…

Africa News Now March 21, 2025

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Tunisian President Kais Saied Dismisses Prime Minister Kamel Madouri, Appoints Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri

In the early hours of Friday, Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Kamel Madouri, according to an official statement from the presidency. Madouri, who was appointed in August 2024…

Africa News Now March 21, 2025