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Nigeria Approves $200 Million Health Sector Boost Amid U.S. Aid Cuts

Nigeria’s lawmakers have approved an additional $200 million for the country’s health sector as part of the 2025 federal budget to mitigate the impact of a 90-day aid freeze from…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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South Africa Honors Fallen Peacekeepers Killed in DRC Clashes with Moving Ceremony

The remains of 14 South African peacekeepers who tragically lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were repatriated to South Africa on Thursday, with a solemn ceremony…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Ivorian Opposition Figures Sentenced to Prison Amid Allegations of Political Persecution

In a high-profile ruling by the Ivorian justice system, two prominent members of the PPA-CI (the political party of former President Laurent Gbagbo) have been sentenced to ten years in…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Kenya’s Flower Industry Faces Challenges Amid Tough EU Regulations and Global Market Shifts

Kenya's flower industry, particularly the red rose, plays a significant role in the nation's economy, employing over half a million people, according to a 2021 report by the Central Bank…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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African Leaders Renew Calls for Colonial Reparations at AU Summit, Facing Global Resistance

At the 2025 African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African leaders have intensified their calls for reparations for the legacies of slavery and colonialism. The discussions, which have…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze Raises Concerns for South African Communities, NGO Programs Struggling

Community members in Evaton, south of Johannesburg, gathered at the Emthojeni Awareness Centre on Wednesday to collect food parcels donated by the U.S. Department of Social Development. This initiative, which…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ghanaian High Court Discharges Former Football Chief Kwesi Nyantakyi After Protracted Legal Battle

A Ghanaian high court has discharged Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), following a complex and drawn-out five-year legal battle. Nyantakyi, who was initially charged…

Africa News Now February 13, 2025

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Ghana’s Presidency Scales Back 68th Independence Day Celebrations

In response to mounting economic challenges, the Ghanaian government has announced a scaled-back version of its Independence Day celebrations on March 6. The event, typically marked by a grand ceremony…

Africa News Now February 13, 2025

ANN West Africa

Liberian President Boakai Suspends Over 450 Officials for Failing to Declare Assets

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended more than 450 senior government officials for not submitting their asset declarations to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). The affected officials, who have been…

Africa News Now February 13, 2025

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Health Experts from Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia Meet in San Pedro to Strengthen Cross-Border Mpox Surveillance

Health professionals from Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia have convened in San Pedro to bolster collaborative efforts aimed at improving cross-border surveillance of Mpox (Monkeypox). The meeting, supported by the West…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Burkina Faso Launches Campaign to Preserve Legacy of Thomas Sankara with Archival Collection

The Burkinabe government has launched a significant campaign aimed at preserving the life and legacy of President Thomas Sankara, a revolutionary leader who led the country from 1983 until his…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025