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Macron’s Remarks Ignite Diplomatic Tensions with Africa

CameroonOnline.ORG | French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments at the January 6, 2025, ambassadors’ conference in Paris have sparked a diplomatic uproar. Addressing the expulsion of French troops by several African nations—including Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali—Macron claimed it was France’s decision to reorganize its military presence, generously allowing African …

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Gunshots are heard near Chad’s presidential palace. Foreign minister says it’s under control

N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Multiple gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in Chad’s capital Wednesday evening, residents said, while the African country’s foreign minister said soldiers were defending the president and the situation was under control. The gunshots rang out for several minutes near the presidential compound in N’Djamena, …

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Ghana Joins Visa-Free Travel Movement for African Citizens

CameroonOnline.ORG | As of January 1, 2025, Ghana has become the fifth African nation to grant visa-free entry to all citizens of the continent, joining Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia, and Benin. This significant policy shift was initiated by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo to promote continental unity and bolster economic growth. The …

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Akufo-Addo approves visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals

GBC Ghana Online | President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals. The executive approval was granted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, making Ghana one of the few African nations—alongside Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin—to allow visa-free entry for all holders of …

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