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Ethiopia Nears IMF Loan Review Agreement, Eyes Summer Start for Formal Debt Talks with Bondholders

Ethiopia expects to reach a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week on the third review of its $3.4 billion loan program, according to State Finance Minister…

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Somalia Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Growing al-Shabaab Threat

Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, replacing key ministers as his government battles to contain a resurgent al-Shabaab insurgency. In a statement delivered…

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Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak After 42 Days Without New Cases

Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after completing 42 days without any new infections, the country’s Health Ministry announced, with confirmation from the World Health…

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Kenya’s Sawe Dominates London Marathon as Ethiopia’s Assefa Sets Women-Only Record

In a commanding performance under unusually warm conditions, Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe claimed victory at the 2025 London Marathon, winning his first major marathon with a solo breakaway in the final…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Kenya Set to Overtake Ethiopia as East Africa’s Top Economy by 2025, Says IMF

Kenya is poised to become East Africa’s largest economy by 2025, overtaking long-time rival Ethiopia, according to new projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF forecasts Kenya’s GDP…

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Tanzania Shuts Border to Malawian and South African Produce Amid Growing Regional Trade Dispute

Trade tensions are intensifying in southern Africa as Tanzania imposed a ban on all agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, citing discriminatory trade practices and unfair barriers against its…

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DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Truce Amid Qatar-Mediated Peace Talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, widely believed to be backed by Rwanda, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire as Qatar-mediated peace talks continue in…

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Kenya Secures $1 Billion in New Chinese Investments to Boost Economy During Ruto’s State Visit

Kenyan President William Ruto has signed a landmark $1 billion investment agreement with China during a five-day state visit aimed at deepening economic and strategic ties between Nairobi and Beijing.…

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Faith Kipyegon to Chase Historic Sub-Four Minute Mile in Paris Exhibition Run

Kenyan athletics superstar Faith Kipyegon has announced her boldest challenge yet: an attempt to become the first woman in history to run a mile in under four minutes. The record-breaking…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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French President Macron Visits Madagascar to Strengthen Ties.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Madagascar on Wednesday for a two-day state visit aimed at revitalizing France’s strategic and diplomatic engagement in the Indian Ocean region, as the country…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Kenya sets Date to Sentenced Illegal Ant Traffickers

A Kenyan magistrate has set May 7, 2025, as the sentencing date for four suspects involved in an unprecedented case of illegal ant trafficking, marking a major legal milestone in…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025