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Ghana Launches National Cybersecurity Committee to Strengthen Digital Defense

Ghana has inaugurated an 18-member National Joint Cybersecurity Committee (JCC) at Burma Camp to coincide with the launch of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025. The new body will coordinate national…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Madagascar’s Rajoelina Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Youth-Led Protests Over Blackouts

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday after days of escalating, youth-led protests over crippling water and electricity shortages unrest that the United Nations says has already left…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

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South Sudan Court Clears Way for Riek Machar Trial Amid Fears of Renewed Conflict

A special court in South Sudan has ruled that it has the authority to prosecute suspended Vice-President Riek Machar and seven co-accused on charges of murder, treason, and crimes against…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

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Togo Urges UN to “Correct the Map” and Restore Africa’s True Size

Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey has called on the United Nations to back a campaign to redraw world maps so Africa is represented accurately, arguing that the widely used Mercator…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Mali Accuses Algeria of ‘International Terrorism’ at UN Over Drone Dispute

Mali’s prime minister, Abdoulaye Maïga, has accused Algeria of committing “international terrorism” after Algerian forces shot down a Malian military drone near their shared border. Speaking at the United Nations…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Ghana’s Mahama Urges UN to Confront Gaza Crisis Without Euphemisms

Ghanaian President John Mahama has urged the United Nations to abandon what he called “hide-and-seek with language” and confront the Gaza crisis directly, warning that crimes against Palestinians must not…

Africa News Now September 26, 2025

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Sahel Alliance Hails ICC Exit as ‘Step Toward Sovereignty,’ Critics Warn of Rising Impunity

Citizens in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have largely welcomed their governments’ joint decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it a landmark move toward “true independence”…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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Ruto Urges Stronger Global Backing for Haiti as UN Mission Struggles

Kenya’s President William Ruto has warned that the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti risks failure unless the international community addresses critical gaps in logistics, transport, and…

Africa News Now September 22, 2025

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M23 Rebel New Recruitment Threatens Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

The M23 rebel group staged a massive military parade in Goma over the weekend, showcasing more than 7,000 new recruits a display that has rattled hopes for a fragile peace…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Tanzania Opposition Leaders Sidelined as Treason Trial and Disqualifications Shake Election

As Tanzania heads toward presidential and legislative elections in October, opposition figures are under mounting pressure. On Monday, a high court confirmed that opposition leader Tundu Lissu will face trial…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Somalia Launches First National Counter-IED Strategy to Combat Al-Shabaab Threat

Somalia has unveiled its first-ever National Counter-IED Strategy, a landmark step in tackling one of the country’s deadliest security threats. The plan, launched in Mogadishu on September 15, has been…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025