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President John Mahama Concludes Working Visit to Burkina Faso, Focuses on Economic and Security Cooperation

President John Mahama of Ghana has completed a productive working visit to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Monday afternoon, marking the final stop in his recent diplomatic tour of the three…

Africa News Now March 10, 2025

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Gabon’s Interim President Nguema to Face Three Challengers in Upcoming April Elections

Gabon’s interim President Brice Oligui Nguema will face three challengers in the presidential elections set for April 12, 2025, according to the official list published by the country’s Interior Minister…

Africa News Now March 10, 2025

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US Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Staff in South Sudan Amid Escalating Violence and Fragile Peace Deal

The United States has ordered the departure of all non-emergency government employees from South Sudan amid rising tensions and ongoing violence that threaten the country’s already fragile peace deal. The…

Africa News Now March 10, 2025

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Police Clash with Protesters Over President Ruto’s Church Donation Amid Economic Struggles

Police in Kenya used tear gas to disperse protesters who attempted to occupy a church in Nairobi’s Roysambu suburb, after it received a significant donation of 20 million shillings ($155,000)…

Africa News Now March 10, 2025

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Tensions Escalate in South Sudan as Cracks Emerge in Power-Sharing Government

International concern is mounting as tensions rise in South Sudan, with growing cracks in the ruling coalition threatening the fragile peace established following the country’s brutal civil war. Recent clashes…

Africa News Now March 10, 2025

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President Mahama Strengthens Security Cooperation with Niger Amid Growing Terrorist Threats in the Sahel

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama recently visited Niamey, Niger, where he held crucial security discussions with Niger's leader, President Abdurahaman Tchiani. The two leaders emphasized the urgent need for enhanced…

Africa News Now March 10, 2025

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African Union Chairperson Urges Immediate Action to Address Escalating Violence in South Sudan

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed grave concern over the escalating violence and tensions in South Sudan, particularly in Nasir County, Upper Nile…

Africa News Now March 9, 2025

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President Mahama Vows to Strengthen Ghana-Mali Trade Relations, Address Transportation Challenges

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s strong commitment to enhancing regional trade between Ghana and Mali by tackling the challenges impeding the smooth transportation of goods. This move…

Africa News Now March 9, 2025

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Gabon’s Military Leader Brice Oligui Nguema Announces Candidacy for April Presidential Election

Almost two years after leading a coup to end more than five decades of Bongo family rule, Gabon’s military leader, Brice Oligui Nguema, has announced his intention to run in…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025

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Namibia Bids Farewell to Founding Father Sam Nujoma at Heroes Acre

Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, was laid to rest on Saturday at the Heroes Acre cemetery in Windhoek, in a ceremony attended by his widow, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

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Mali Responds to U.S. Revocation of $14 Million Grant, Rejects Allegations of Aid Misuse

Mali's government has formally addressed the U.S. decision to revoke a $14 million grant (approximately 8.8 billion FCFA) originally allocated to support social cohesion and peacebuilding efforts within the country.…

Africa News Now February 26, 2025