Morocco's King Mohammed VI
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Morocco Approves $10.3 Billion Rail Expansion, Including High-Speed Link to Marrakesh by 2030

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has approved a landmark rail expansion plan valued at 96 billion dirhams ($10.3 billion), paving the

South Africa's Competition Commission Challenges Big Tech: Google, Meta, and X
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Nigerian Court Upholds $220 Million Fine Against Meta for Data Privacy Violations

A Nigerian court has upheld a $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
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Somalia and Taiwan Impose Travel Bans Amid Diplomatic Row Over Somaliland

Somalia and Taiwan have imposed mutual entry bans on each other’s citizens, intensifying diplomatic tensions linked to Taiwan’s relationship with

President of Gabon Brice Oligui Nguema
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Gabon’s Coup Leader Secures Presidency with Overwhelming Majority

Gabon’s military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has secured an overwhelming victory in the country’s presidential election, winning over 90%

Burkina Faso Thwarts Major Coup Attempt
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One Africa News Today Video Summary – week 27 April 2025

One Africa News Today – your go-to source for the latest news and updates from across the African continent. Unite,

The agreement was signed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., April 25. 2025 (Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett)
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DR Congo and Rwanda Sign Agreement to End Ongoing Conflict

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed an agreement in Washington pledging

Interim President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré
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Burkina Faso Thwarts Major Coup Attempt

Burkina Faso’s military authorities have announced the foiling of a “major plot” to overthrow interim President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, revealing

Kenya uncovers landmark ant trafficking operation involving giant African harvester ants. Authorities warn of new biopiracy trends targeting critical species essential to Africa’s ecosystems.
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Kenyan Authorities Smash Ant Trafficking Operation

In a landmark victory for wildlife protection, Kenyan authorities have uncovered an audacious attempt to traffic giant African harvester ants,

President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
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Zelensky Ends Historic South Africa Visit After Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cut short his first-ever visit to Africa after a major Russian missile and drone attack

former President John Dramani Mahama
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Ghana Bans Foreigners from Local Gold Trade

In a bold and sweeping reform, Ghana has banned all foreign nationals from participating in the purchase or trade of