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USAID Funding Freeze Under Trump Administration Causes Alarm in Gambia Over Transitional Justice Efforts

Banjul, Gambia – The freeze of USAID funding under the Trump administration has raised significant concerns in The Gambia, particularly in relation to the country’s ongoing transitional justice efforts. The…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Niger to Hold National Conference to Draft Transition Charter Amid Political Change

The Nigerien government has officially scheduled a National Conference from February 15 to 19, 2025, to draft a preliminary transition charter, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing political…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Jacob Zuma’s Party Files Treason Complaint Against AfriForum Over Land Reform Law Criticism

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma’s political party, the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MK), has filed a treason complaint against the Afrikaner rights group AfriForum. The complaint stems…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Ghana’s President John Mahama Bans State-Funded First-Class Travel for Officials to Curb Spending

In a bid to reduce government expenditure, Ghana’s President John Mahama has announced a ban on state-funded first-class travel for government officials, including cabinet ministers. The directive, aimed at promoting…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Eastern and Southern African Leaders Urge Ceasefire and Dialogue in Eastern Congo Crisis

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa have called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels from the M23 group are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government. The summit,…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s First President and Liberation Hero, Dies at 95

Sam Nujoma, the revered freedom fighter and first president of Namibia, has passed away at the age of 95. Nujoma, a towering figure in Namibian history, led the country to…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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DRC Issues Arrest Warrant for Corneille Nangaa Over Alleged Role in Human Rights Abuses and M23 Rebel Ties

The military justice system of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has issued an arrest warrant for Corneille Nangaa, the former head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), accusing…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Rwandan-backed M23 Rebels Advance in Eastern Congo Despite Ceasefire Announcement, Escalating Tensions

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels continued their advance in eastern Congo on Wednesday, despite announcing a unilateral ceasefire earlier this week. The rebels captured a key city approximately 60 miles (96 kilometers)…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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South Africa’s President Responds to Elon Musk’s Criticism Over Land Laws and Racism Allegations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed a series of controversial comments made by Elon Musk regarding the country’s land ownership laws. In a social media post on Monday, the billionaire,…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Trump Cuts Development Aid to Three Giant African Countries Amid Political Tensions

The United States has announced cuts to several major development aid programmes in Senegal, South Africa, and Botswana, signaling a shift in its foreign aid strategy under the Trump administration.…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Ivorian Political Landscape Heats Up Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election as Opposition Pushes for Unity

As Côte d'Ivoire’s 2025 presidential election draws closer, political activity in the country is intensifying, with parties ramping up rallies, grassroots engagement, and coalition-building efforts. The race for the presidency…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025