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IMF Suspends $1.8 Billion Credit Facility to Senegal Over Misreported Debt Figures

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suspended its $1.8 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) to Senegal, citing concerns over misreported economic data under the administration of former President Macky Sall.…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Liberia and EU Assess Progress on Light Up South-East (LUSE) Project to Expand Rural Electrification

The Liberian government, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has launched a five-day site visit to assess the progress of the Light Up South-East (LUSE) Project, a transformative initiative…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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ECOWAS Aims for 10 Million Intra-Regional Tourists by 2029, Strengthens Free Movement and Tourism Policies

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has set an ambitious target of attracting 10 million intra-community tourists by 2029 under its Regional Tourism Policy (ECOTOUR 2021–2030). In a…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Bitcoin Meets the Zambezi: How a Remote Zambian Hydro Plant Powers Cryptocurrency Mining

The thundering roar of the Zambezi River echoes through the lush bushland of northern Zambia, where millions of gallons of water crash over ancient rock formations. But amidst the natural…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Veteran Test Pilot James O’Connell Killed in Fiery Air Show Crash in South Africa

The aviation community is mourning the loss of decorated test pilot James O’Connell, who was killed in a catastrophic crash during the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha, 112 km…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

South Africa Prepares for G20 Presidency, Emphasizing Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability

New York, March 24, 2025 – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held an informal plenary meeting today in New York, where South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, Zane Dangor, provided a…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Mia Love, Trailblazing Black Republican Congresswoman, Dies at 49

Mia Love, the former U.S. Representative from Utah and the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, passed away on Sunday at the age. Born to Haitian immigrant parents, Love…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

ANN West Africa

Niger Declares National Mourning After Deadly Jihadist Attack on Mosque

The Nigerien government has declared three days of national mourning to honor the victims of a brutal jihadist attack on a mosque in Niamey, which left at least 40 worshippers…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

ANN West Africa

Hundreds Protest in Lomé Against Togo’s Proposed Constitutional Reforms

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Lomé, Togo’s capital, to oppose the government’s proposed constitutional changes, which critics say could entrench the ruling party’s hold on power. The…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

ANN West Africa

NDLEA Arrests Indian National, Seizes Over 180kg of Drugs in Major Crackdown

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking with a series of high-profile arrests and drug seizures across Nigeria. Among those arrested is a…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

ANN West Africa

Gambia Intercepts Over 70 West African Migrants in Crackdown on Illegal Migration

Gambian authorities have intercepted more than 70 West African migrants attempting to embark on a dangerous journey to Europe. The group, comprising nationals from Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Senegal, was detained…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025