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EU Reaffirms Support for Burkina Faso Amid Regional Challenges, Focuses on Development Aid and Food Security

Brussels has reiterated its commitment to supporting Burkina Faso with continued development aid and food security assistance, despite ongoing regional challenges. The European Union’s Special Representative to the Sahel, João…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Nigeria Seeks Partnership with India to Boost Green Energy Transition Amid Power Grid Challenges

Nigeria is actively seeking to form a partnership with India to accelerate its energy transition and enhance its renewable energy initiatives. A senior Nigerian government official revealed on Tuesday that…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Ghana Struggles After US Cuts Funding to USAID Programs

Countries around the world are grappling with the consequences of the recent U.S. administration's drastic decision to freeze funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The move has…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Morocco’s AMDIE Commits to Preserving Historic Dufuna Canoe to Boost Tourism in Nigeria

Yobe State, Nigeria – Morocco’s Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) has pledged to support the preservation of the Dufuna Canoe, a unique 8,000-year-old artifact discovered in Yobe State, Nigeria.…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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USAID Funding Freeze Under Trump Administration Causes Alarm in Gambia Over Transitional Justice Efforts

Banjul, Gambia – The freeze of USAID funding under the Trump administration has raised significant concerns in The Gambia, particularly in relation to the country’s ongoing transitional justice efforts. The…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Malian High Authority for Communication’s New Media Royalty Rates Spark Outrage

Bamako, Mali – The Malian High Authority for Communication (HAC) has introduced new media royalty rates that require outlets to pay between 1 million and 20 million CFA francs based…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Mohamed Touré, Son of Guinea’s First President, Returns Home After Serving Prison Sentence in U.S.

Conakry, Guinea – Mohamed Touré, the son of Guinea’s first president, Sékou Touré, has returned to Guinea after serving a seven-year sentence in the United States. Touré and his wife,…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Nigerien Security Forces Dismantle Major Arms Trafficking Network in Tahoua

Nigerien security forces have successfully dismantled a significant arms trafficking network operating in the city of Tahoua, following a meticulously coordinated operation. The operation, led by Warrant Officer Abdou Amadou…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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NDLEA Declares Four Associates of Lagos Drug Kingpin Barryshine Wanted for Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially declared four associates of notorious Lagos drug kingpin Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu, also known as Barryshine or Ejeoto, wanted in connection…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Niger to Hold National Conference to Draft Transition Charter Amid Political Change

The Nigerien government has officially scheduled a National Conference from February 15 to 19, 2025, to draft a preliminary transition charter, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing political…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Bukavu in Crisis: Rising Tensions and an Uncertain Future

As the security situation in Bukavu, South Kivu, grows increasingly dire, concerns about the city’s future intensify. The presence of military forces has escalated significantly, leading to heightened tensions among…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025