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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

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Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré Calls for Fight Against Misinformation and Western Influence

Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has called on the citizens of his country to combat misinformation and the negative portrayal of Africa in the global media. During a…

Africa News Now March 21, 2025

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Nigerian Senator Alleges Sexual Harassment, Describes Senate as ‘Cult’ Amid Suspension and Gender Equality Concerns

A Nigerian senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, has claimed that the Nigerian Senate operates like a "cult" and operates under a dictatorship. Her…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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Nigeria Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State Amid Security and Political Crisis

The Nigerian government has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers due to escalating security concerns and political instability.…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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Niger Withdraws from La Francophonie Amid Deteriorating Relations Post-Coup

Niger announced on Monday that it was withdrawing from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), a significant move that marks a further breakdown in the country's relations with the…

Africa News Now March 19, 2025

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At Least 18 Killed in Mali Airstrike on Market Amid Ongoing Conflict with Separatists

A deadly airstrike on a market in northern Mali has killed at least 18 people, according to the Collective for the Defense of the Rights of the Azawad People, a…

Africa News Now March 18, 2025

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M23 Rebels Withdraw from Peace Talks Amid Rising Tensions in Eastern Congo

The M23 rebel group, which has recently made significant advances in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on Monday that it would withdraw from…

Africa News Now March 18, 2025