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Somalia Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Growing al-Shabaab Threat

Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, replacing key ministers as his government battles to contain a resurgent al-Shabaab insurgency. In a statement delivered…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Tanzania Lifts Agricultural Import Ban on Malawi and South Africa Following Diplomatic Talks

Tanzania has lifted its recently imposed ban on agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) announced late Friday. The decision, effective immediately,…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak After 42 Days Without New Cases

Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after completing 42 days without any new infections, the country’s Health Ministry announced, with confirmation from the World Health…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Kenya’s Sawe Dominates London Marathon as Ethiopia’s Assefa Sets Women-Only Record

In a commanding performance under unusually warm conditions, Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe claimed victory at the 2025 London Marathon, winning his first major marathon with a solo breakaway in the final…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Senegal Launches Sweeping Labor Reforms to Boost Worker Protection and Youth Employment

The Senegalese government has initiated wide-ranging reforms of its Labor and Social Security Codes, aiming to strengthen worker protections and extend social coverage—particularly for those in the informal and migrant…

Africa News Now April 25, 2025

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Kenya Set to Overtake Ethiopia as East Africa’s Top Economy by 2025, Says IMF

Kenya is poised to become East Africa’s largest economy by 2025, overtaking long-time rival Ethiopia, according to new projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF forecasts Kenya’s GDP…

Africa News Now April 25, 2025

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Algeria Expels Record 1,800 Migrants to Niger in Desert Pushback Amid Rising Regional Tensions

In one of the largest mass expulsions recorded in recent years, Algerian authorities deported 1,845 migrants without legal status to the remote Assamaka border zone in northern Niger on April…

Africa News Now April 25, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Rejects Burkina Faso’s Coup Allegations, Demands Evidence Amid Rising Tensions

The Ivorian government has firmly denied allegations of involvement in a recently foiled coup attempt in neighbouring Burkina Faso, calling on Burkinabè authorities to present concrete evidence to support the…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Tanzania Shuts Border to Malawian and South African Produce Amid Growing Regional Trade Dispute

Trade tensions are intensifying in southern Africa as Tanzania imposed a ban on all agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, citing discriminatory trade practices and unfair barriers against its…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Zelensky’s Landmark Visit to South Africa Signals Shift in Ukraine-Africa Ties Amid Rising Global Tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has concluded a landmark diplomatic visit to South Africa, marking a significant thaw in relations between the two countries and reflecting Kyiv’s intensified push to gain…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Togo’s Independence Anniversary Overshadowed by Political Unrest Over Proposed Fifth Republic

As Togo prepares to mark its 65th independence anniversary on April 27, mounting political tensions are casting a shadow over what is usually a moment of national unity. Opposition parties…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025