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World Bank Urges Liberia to Enact Reforms to Unlock Economic Growth and Achieve Long-Term Prosperity

The World Bank has called on Liberia to implement a series of institutional and political reforms to unlock the country's full economic potential and secure long-term prosperity. In its most…

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Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Unveils Ultra-Modern Mobile Field Hospital for Wounded Soldiers

Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has officially handed over an advanced mobile field hospital to the Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs. This newly introduced mobile medical facility…

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India’s Prime Minister Modi Visits Mauritius for National Day Celebrations and Bilateral Talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mauritius on Tuesday for a two-day official visit, during which he will be the guest of honor at the island nation’s 57th National…

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Angola Offers to Mediate Direct Talks Between DR Congo and M23 Rebels Amid Growing Tensions

Following a brief visit to Luanda by Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi on Tuesday, the Angolan presidency announced plans to broker direct talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and…

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Deadly Al-Shabab Attack on Hotel in Beledweyne Leaves 10 Dead, Ongoing Siege

Islamist militants from the al-Shabab group stormed the Qahira Hotel in Beledweyne, central Somalia, early today, leading to a deadly siege that has now claimed the lives of at least…

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South Sudan Denies Uganda’s Troop Deployment Amid Rising Tensions

South Sudan's government has firmly denied reports that Uganda had deployed special forces to the capital, Juba, in response to escalating political tensions within the country. The denial follows statements…

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Algeria to Import 1 Million Sheep Ahead of Eid al-Adha to Stabilize Prices

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has announced plans to import 1 million sheep in preparation for this year’s Eid al-Adha, a major religious observance for Muslims. The move is designed to…

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Deadly Bus Crash in Johannesburg Claims 12 Lives, Injures 45

A tragic accident occurred Tuesday morning on a highway near O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, when a bus overturned, ejecting passengers and resulting in at least 12…

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Ghana’s 2025 Budget Allocates GH¢43.3 Billion to Key Sectors for Economic Growth and Social Welfare

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has unveiled the financial allocations for the country’s 2025 budget, focusing on critical sectors such as education, infrastructure, social protection, and disaster relief,…

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Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ in Major Security Operation

In a significant blow to criminal networks in Nigeria’s northwest, troops have successfully eliminated the notorious bandit leader ‘Yellow Aboki’ during a high-profile security operation in Zamfara State. According to…

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Opposition Coalition Forms in Ivory Coast Ahead of October Presidential Election, Seeks Electoral Reform

A coalition of opposition parties in Ivory Coast has united ahead of the country’s presidential election, scheduled for October, with hopes of challenging the ruling party and pushing for significant…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025