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African Union Leaders Meet in Kenya to Discuss Financial Independence and Efficiency

Leaders from African Union (AU) member states gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss strategies for enhancing financial independence and operational efficiency across the continent. The high-level meeting, held at State…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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Yahya Jammeh Claims of a Return to Gambia Debunked

Henry Gomez, a presidential adviser in The Gambia, has strongly dismissed recent audio statements made by exiled former President Yahya Jammeh, calling them "empty rhetoric with no basis in reality."…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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Nigeria Faces Education Crisis with Over 10 Million Children Out of School, UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action

Nigeria is currently grappling with a severe education crisis, with over 10.2 million primary-aged children out of school, a situation that poses a significant challenge to the country’s future. The…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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President Tinubu Inaugurates Modern Army Barracks in Abuja to Strengthen National Security

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art army barracks in the nation’s capital, Abuja, marking a key milestone in his administration’s efforts to enhance national security and…

Africa News Now January 24, 2025