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Gabon’s Election Poised to Cement Nguema’s Rule, but Critics See Continuity Over Change

Gabonese voters head to the polls this Saturday in a landmark presidential election widely expected to confirm transitional leader Brice Oligui Nguema’s hold on power, less than a year after…

Africa News Now April 10, 2025

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Leadership Rift Splits South Sudan’s Main Opposition as Machar Detained

South Sudan’s main opposition group, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO), has descended into internal turmoil following the house arrest of its longtime leader Riek Machar, deepening concerns over the…

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U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to East Africa Peace Amid Escalating Congo Conflict

Senior U.S. presidential adviser Massad Boulos, representing President Donald Trump, reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to peace and regional stability during a diplomatic visit to Rwanda on Tuesday, amid heightened conflict in…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Mali Hosts European Envoys Amid Diplomatic Reset and Regional Shifts

The Malian government on Tuesday held high-level talks in Bamako with diplomatic envoys from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany, marking a renewed effort to redefine its relationship with European…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Czech President Visits Ghana to Deepen Economic Ties Amid Africa-U.S. Trade Tensions

Czech President Petr Pavel arrived in Accra on Monday for a landmark three-day state visit—marking the first official trip to Ghana by a Czech or Czechoslovak head of state in…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Chad and Libya Reignite Ties with Agreements on Aviation, Trade, and Border Security

Chad and Libya have taken significant steps to deepen bilateral cooperation following high-level talks held in N’Djamena on Tuesday. The meeting between Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and Libya’s…

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Chad Launches High-Level Committee to Oversee Implementation of Five-Year Political Agenda

The Chadian government has formally established a high-level technical committee to monitor and evaluate the execution of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s five-year political program, aimed at enhancing governance, transparency,…

Africa News Now April 8, 2025

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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…

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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…

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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