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Ghana’s President John Mahama Renewed Calls for Justice in 2005 Gambia Massacre

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has once again called for justice for the victims of the 2005 Gambia Massacre, a tragic event in which around 56 West African migrants, mostly…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti to Bolster Security Amid Growing Gang Violence

A new group of 217 Kenyan police officers arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Saturday to reinforce the ongoing international mission aimed at restoring order in the country, which is struggling…

Africa News Now January 19, 2025

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Morocco Becomes Africa’s Most Visited Country in 2024, Surpassing Egypt with 17.4 Million Tourists

Morocco has officially become Africa’s top tourist destination, attracting 17.4 million international visitors in 2024, according to a new report by the Ministry of Tourism. This marks a 20% increase…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Tunisia’s Harissa Festival Celebrates a National Staple and UNESCO Cultural Heritage

In her home in Nabeul, a coastal city in Tunisia’s renowned Cap Bon region, local chef and harissa specialist Chahida Boufayed carefully prepares a batch of Tunisia’s famous red chili…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Burkina Faso President Bans Colonial-Style Wigs in Judiciary to Promote Cultural Sovereignty

Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, marking a significant step in decolonizing the country’s judicial system. The ban is…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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Ghanaians are officially waiting for what the incoming 6th president under the 4th Republic will do.

John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken the oath of allegiance and the presidential oath to officially take over the reins of government as Ghana’s…

Africa News Now January 7, 2025

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits Four African Nations, Strengthening Diplomatic and Economic Ties”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has commenced a diplomatic tour of four African nations—Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Chad—marking the 35th consecutive year that the Chinese foreign…

Africa News Now January 6, 2025

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UNESCO Recognizes Attieke as Intangible Cultural Heritage, Elevating Ivorian Cuisine

Attieke, a beloved fermented cassava dish, has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, marking a significant milestone for the Ivory Coast and elevating the dish to…

Africa News Now January 5, 2025

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Diplomatic Tensions Between Ethiopia and Somalia Eased After Turkey-Brokered Deal

The diplomatic dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia, which had strained relations between the two neighboring countries for nearly a year, has now been resolved, according to Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed…

Africa News Now January 3, 2025

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Ghana Becomes Fifth African Nation to Grant Visa-Free Access to All African Passport Holders

In a landmark decision, Ghana has officially implemented a policy that allows all African passport holders to enter the country without the need for a visa, outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo…

Africa News Now January 3, 2025

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Egypt’s Tourism Sector Achieves Record-Breaking $14 Billion in Revenue Amid Strong Visitor Growth

Egypt’s tourism industry has reported a record-breaking revenue of over $14 billion for the past eleven months, marking a 7.8% increase from previous figures and the highest earnings ever recorded,…

Africa News Now January 3, 2025