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New Movement Launched in Togo to Fight Corruption and Promote Justice

A new political and social movement, the National Liberation Front (FLN), has been officially launched in Togo with the aim of combating corruption, injustice, and arbitrary governance. The movement, which…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025

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South Africa’s Budget Proposal Faces Divisions Over VAT Increase

South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, presented the highly anticipated 2025/26 national budget on Wednesday, weeks after its original due date. The budget includes key proposals aimed at boosting the…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025

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African Union Rejects RSF’s Parallel Government in Sudan, Warns of Threat to National Unity

The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has strongly rejected the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declaration of a parallel government in Sudan, warning that such an action undermines the…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025

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Senegal Ratifies Long-Awaited Agreement with Morocco to Allow Prisoner Transfers

After more than two decades of anticipation, Senegal’s parliament has finally ratified a historic bilateral agreement with Morocco that will enable detained Senegalese nationals to serve their sentences in their…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025

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Mozambique’s Opposition Leader Venancio Mondlane Questioned for 10 Hours Over Election Protests

Mozambique's main opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, was questioned by prosecutors for over 10 hours on Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into the demonstrations that followed the controversial October…

Africa News Now March 12, 2025

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World Bank Urges Liberia to Enact Reforms to Unlock Economic Growth and Achieve Long-Term Prosperity

The World Bank has called on Liberia to implement a series of institutional and political reforms to unlock the country's full economic potential and secure long-term prosperity. In its most…

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Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Unveils Ultra-Modern Mobile Field Hospital for Wounded Soldiers

Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has officially handed over an advanced mobile field hospital to the Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs. This newly introduced mobile medical facility…

Africa News Now March 12, 2025

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South Sudan Denies Uganda’s Troop Deployment Amid Rising Tensions

South Sudan's government has firmly denied reports that Uganda had deployed special forces to the capital, Juba, in response to escalating political tensions within the country. The denial follows statements…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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Opposition Coalition Forms in Ivory Coast Ahead of October Presidential Election, Seeks Electoral Reform

A coalition of opposition parties in Ivory Coast has united ahead of the country’s presidential election, scheduled for October, with hopes of challenging the ruling party and pushing for significant…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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Burundi Faces Economic Strain as Conflict in Eastern DRC Disrupts Trade and Transportation

Income-generating projects in Burundi have seen a sharp decline following the escalation of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in February 2025. The ongoing violence has severely disrupted…

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Gambian Coalition Plans Protest Over Rejection of Diaspora Voting Rights

The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CPG) has announced its intention to hold a large-scale protest in response to the government’s recent rejection of diaspora voting rights. The group, which advocates…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025