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Former First Lady Simone Gbagbo Rallies Women in Abidjan for 2025 Presidential Race

In the district of Yopougon in Abidjan, former First Lady Simone Ehivet Gbagbo gathered hundreds of women under the scorching sun on Wednesday, October 22, for a spirited campaign rally…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Ivorian Poet Speaks Truth to Power as Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term Amid Discontent

In the bustling streets of Abidjan, slam poet Placide Konan has become the voice of frustration for many young Ivorians. The 33-year-old performer uses his art to challenge President Alassane…

Africa News Now October 22, 2025

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Fuel Tanker Explosion in Nigeria’s Niger State Kills 31 Amid Soaring Fuel Prices

At least 31 people have been killed and 17 others injured after a fuel tanker exploded on Tuesday in Bida, Niger State, north-central Nigeria, police confirmed. According to police spokesperson…

Africa News Now October 22, 2025

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Aid Cuts Deepen Nigeria’s Hunger Crisis as 600,000 Children Face Starvation

Nigeria is facing one of the worst hunger emergencies in its history, with aid agencies warning that millions are at risk of famine, particularly in the conflict-ravaged northern states where…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Jean-Louis Billon Rallies Youth in Abobo, Calls for Political Renewal in Côte d’Ivoire

Ivorian presidential hopeful Jean-Louis Billon took his campaign to Abobo, one of Abidjan’s most densely populated and working-class neighborhoods, on Saturday. Addressing a lively crowd, the Democratic Congress (CODE) coalition…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025

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UN and African Union Reaffirm Partnership to Tackle Africa’s Growing Security Challenges

The United Nations and the African Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in tackling Africa’s escalating security and development challenges. Speaking before the UN Security Council on Tuesday,…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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Fuel Crisis Deepens in Mali as al-Qaida-Linked Militants Block Fuel Supplies to Bamako

Residents of Mali’s capital, Bamako, are grappling with a severe fuel shortage after weeks of a militant blockade that has crippled fuel imports into the landlocked West African nation. By…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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Nigeria’s Innovation Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned following allegations that he forged his academic and national service credentials a scandal that has sparked widespread outrage and…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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World Bank Raises Sub-Saharan Africa’s Growth Forecast to 3.8% Amid Lower Inflation and Trade Recovery

The World Bank has revised its 2025 economic growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa upward to 3.8%, citing easing inflation, improving trade conditions, and stronger performance in several major economies. In…

Africa News Now October 7, 2025

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Nigerian Designer Alphadi Showcases African Cotton in Rome to Mark World Cotton Day

Celebrated Nigerian fashion designer Alphadi, widely known as “the Magician of the Desert,” led a creative masterclass at Rome’s Academy of Fashion to promote African cotton and cross-cultural design ahead…

Africa News Now October 7, 2025

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Mali and Morocco Jointly Launch “Modal Tex 2025” to Revive West Africa’s Textile Industry

Mali and Morocco are pushing ahead with the “Modal Tex 2025” project, a joint initiative to establish a modern garment factory in Bamako capable of producing 1,000 pieces per day.…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025