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President Mahama Launches Committee for National Economic Dialogue to Address Ghana’s Economic Challenges

Former President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a seven-member committee tasked with organizing the National Economic Dialogue (NED), a key initiative under his 120-day Social Contract. The NED is designed…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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DRC’s Goma in the Hands of M23 Rebels

M23 rebels have reportedly made significant advances toward the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), sparking fears of a broader conflict despite government claims to still…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigerian Military Operation in Borno Claims 22 Soldiers, 70 Insurgents Dead.

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the loss of 22 soldiers and the deaths of over 70 insurgents during ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the "Timbuktu Triangle," located in Borno State,…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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Fire Engulfs Major Sudanese Oil Refinery Amid Escalating Conflict

A major oil refinery, located approximately 71 kilometers north of Khartoum, Sudan, has been destroyed in a devastating fire. The incident has sparked a tense blame game between the Sudanese…

Africa News Now January 26, 2025

ANN Central Africa Southern Africa

South African Soldiers Killed in DRC as Violence Escalates in Eastern Region

Three South African soldiers were killed, and at least 14 others were injured on Thursday during violent clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the South African National…

Africa News Now January 26, 2025

ANN West Africa

Senegal Signs €134 Million Deal with Italian Firm to Transform Agriculture in Casamance

The Senegalese Government has entered into a transformative partnership with the Italian company Bonifiche Ferraresi International, signing a €134 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionize the country's agricultural sector.…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

ANN West Africa

UN Appeals for $910 Million to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Nigeria

The United Nations has launched an urgent appeal for $910 million to address the growing humanitarian crisis affecting 3.6 million people in Nigeria’s Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states. This…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

ANN West Africa

Côte d’Ivoire Launches Forum on Carbon Markets to Lead Low-Carbon Transition in West Africa

Côte d'Ivoire has taken a significant step towards becoming a leader in the low-carbon transition in West Africa and across the African continent by establishing a new Forum on Carbon…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

ANN West Africa

Air Sierra Leone Resumes Operations After 15 Years with Xejet Partnership

Air Sierra Leone has officially resumed operations after more than 15 years of inactivity, marking its highly anticipated return to the skies with a technical partnership with Xejet, a Nigerian…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

ANN West Africa

Sahel States Launch AES Passports to Facilitate Free Movement Across the Region

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has announced that the new AES passports will officially enter circulation on January 29, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the confederal bloc's efforts…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

South African President Signs Controversial Land Expropriation Bill into Law

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed into law a bill that allows for the expropriation of land by the state without compensation. The move, intended to address longstanding…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025