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Nigeria to Launch National Credit Guarantee Company in May 2025 to Boost Access to Credit

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu announced that Nigeria would establish a National Credit Guarantee Company in May 2025. This initiative is a key part of Tinubu's economic reform agenda, designed…

Africa News Now January 2, 2025

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Nigerian Ministry Issues Travel Advisory for Australia Amid Rising Discrimination and Hate Crimes

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging heightened caution for citizens planning to visit Australia due to a reported increase in harassment and discrimination against…

Africa News Now January 2, 2025

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President Ruto Acknowledges Abuse of Power Amid Growing Concerns Over Kidnappings and Disappearances in Kenya

In a landmark statement during his New Year’s address on Tuesday, President William Ruto publicly acknowledged the abuse of power by Kenya's security forces, amidst rising protests and allegations of…

Africa News Now January 1, 2025

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Kenyan Opposition Senator and Protesters Arrested Amid Growing Concerns Over Abductions of Government Critics

On Monday, opposition politician Senator Okiya Omtatah and several other protesters were arrested in Nairobi during a street demonstration demanding an end to the alleged abductions of government critics, which…

Africa News Now January 1, 2025

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Burkina Faso Court Sentences Two to Life for 2017 Deadly Attack on Turkish Restaurant

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced two individuals to life imprisonment in connection with the deadly 2017 attack on a Turkish restaurant in the capital, Ouagadougou, which left 19…

Africa News Now January 1, 2025

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Ugandan Military Court Rules Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Can Be Tried for Treachery

A Ugandan military court has ruled that opposition leader Kizza Besigye can face trial on charges of treachery, which, if convicted, could result in the death penalty. The court's decision…

Africa News Now January 1, 2025

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Migration Death Toll Soars as Over 46,000 Reach Spain’s Canary Islands in 2024 Amid Rising Atlantic Crossings

In 2024, at least 46,843 people reached Spain's Canary Islands, one of Europe's main entry points for irregular migration across the Atlantic, according to the country’s interior ministry. This marks…

Africa News Now January 1, 2025

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South Africa Sends Envoy to Mozambique Amid Deadly Protests Over Disputed Election Results”

South Africa has dispatched a special envoy to Mozambique in a bid to address the escalating violence and unrest triggered by the country’s disputed October election. South African President Cyril…

Africa News Now December 31, 2024

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Hisi Studio: Redefining Fashion for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Kenya

In Nairobi, Hisi Studio is breaking new ground in the fashion industry by designing clothing specifically for the blind and visually impaired, a group often neglected by mainstream fashion brands.…

Africa News Now December 31, 2024

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Indian House Crows: Growing Menace to Kenya’s Ecosystems, Agriculture, and Tourism

The Indian house crow, classified as a pest under Kenya’s Wildlife Act, has rapidly become a significant threat to the country’s ecosystems, agriculture, and tourism. Originally introduced to East Africa…

Africa News Now December 30, 2024

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Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Opposition Boycott and Allegations of Fraud

Polling stations closed in Chad on Sunday at 6:00 pm local time (17:00 GMT) for the country’s first parliamentary election in 13 years. This election, which is part of a…

Africa News Now December 29, 2024