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Ghana to Honor GH₵6 Billion Payment to Domestic Debt Exchange Bondholders, President Mahama Reaffirms Commitment

President John Mahama has directed Ghana’s Ministry of Finance to make a GH₵6 billion ($391 million) cash coupon payment to bondholders participating in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). This…

Africa News Now February 18, 2025

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Swedish Ambassador Karl Backéus Envisions Shift from Aid to Trade and Investment in Liberia

The Swedish Ambassador to Liberia, Karl Backéus, has revealed a new vision to transform the long-standing relationship between Liberia and Sweden, moving from aid dependency to a more sustainable partnership…

Africa News Now February 18, 2025

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French Culture Minister Rachida Dati Strengthens Cultural Ties with Morocco Amid Controversial Western Sahara Visit

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati visited Morocco on Monday, with a significant stop in the disputed region of Western Sahara, to reinforce cultural relations between France and Morocco. Accompanied by…

Africa News Now February 18, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Launches Seminar on National Development Plan 2026-2030, Aiming for Upper-Middle-Income Status by 2030

Côte d’Ivoire’s governmental seminar on the National Development Plan (NDP) for the period 2026-2030 commenced on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Abidjan. The event, a significant step in the country’s…

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Togo’s Ruling Party Dominates Senate Elections Amid Controversial Constitutional Reforms

In the most recent election on February 16, 2025, Togo’s ruling party, the Union for the Republic (UNIR), led by President Faure Gnassingbé, secured a commanding victory, claiming 34 out…

Africa News Now February 18, 2025

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President Tinubu Proposes New Security Force for West Africa’s Coastal Waters with Lagos as Headquarters

At the 38th African Union (AU) Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented a groundbreaking proposal to establish a regional security force dedicated to safeguarding…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Ghana’s Foreign Ministry Establishes Student Desks in Diplomatic Missions Abroad

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the establishment of a special department dedicated to prioritizing and addressing the needs of Ghanaian students studying abroad. According to the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Senegal’s President Faye Pledges Economic Reforms Amid Rising Public Debt

Senegal’s newly elected President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has vowed to address the country’s growing economic concerns following the release of a comprehensive report by the Court of Auditors. The 57-page…

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Deadly Collapse at Illegal Gold Mine in Mali Leaves Dozens Dead, Mostly Women

At least dozens of people, most of them women, have tragically lost their lives following the collapse of an illegal gold mine in western Mali on Saturday. Local officials confirmed…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf Elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has emerged victorious in the race to become the next Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, securing a significant political achievement for his country.…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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Ivory Coast Establishes Financial Surveillance Group to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

The Ivorian government has announced the creation of a new initiative called the Financial Surveillance Group (GSF), aimed at enhancing efforts to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025