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Senegal’s President Urges African Leaders to Boost Farm Funding for Food Security

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called on African governments to scale up investments in agriculture, insisting the sector must become the foundation of the continent’s economic transformation. Speaking at…

Africa News Now September 2, 2025

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Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni to Run for President in 2026

Benin’s ruling coalition has officially endorsed Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni as its candidate for the 2026 presidential election, following President Patrice Talon’s decision not to seek a third term.The endorsement,…

Africa News Now September 2, 2025

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Landslide in Sudan’s Darfur Kills 1,000 in New Tragedy

A catastrophic landslide has obliterated the village of Tarasin in Sudan’s Darfur region, killing an estimated 1,000 people in what is being described as one of the country’s deadliest natural…

Africa News Now September 2, 2025

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Two Dead, Eight Kenyan Officers Injured in Haiti Armored Vehicle Accident

At least two people were killed and eight Kenyan police officers injured after an accident involving two armored vehicles on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, officials confirmed Monday. The crash…

Africa News Now September 1, 2025

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Chad’s Rights Body Opposes Death Penalty Revival Amid Rising Crime Concerns

Chad’s National Human Rights Commission has strongly opposed growing calls to reinstate the death penalty, warning that such a move would undermine the country’s 2020 decision to abolish capital punishment…

Africa News Now September 1, 2025

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Rwanda, Mozambique Seal Security and Trade Pacts to Tackle Terrorism and Boost Growth

Rwanda and Mozambique have reinforced their partnership on security, defense, and trade as both nations push for African led responses to growing threats such as terrorism and instability. During a…

Africa News Now August 29, 2025

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ECOWAS Crafts New Financing Plan to Strengthen Standby Force

ECOWAS has brought together financial and military experts in Abuja to design a new framework for funding and strengthening its Standby Force, the regional security unit tasked with responding to…

Africa News Now August 29, 2025

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South Africa Races Against Time to Host Africa’s First G20 Summit

With just 100 days to go before the world’s most powerful leaders gather in Johannesburg, South Africa is ramping up preparations for the first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil.The…

Africa News Now August 29, 2025

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Benin Bigins Solar Project to Power 50,000 Homes

Benin has unveiled a €45 million (29.5 billion CFA francs) solar energy program that will provide electricity to more than 50,000 households, marking a major step in the country’s energy…

Africa News Now August 29, 2025

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Rwanda Receives First Migrants Deported from US Under Trump Deal

Seven migrants deported from the United States have arrived in Rwanda, the first group in a planned transfer of up to 250 people under an agreement with President Donald Trump’s…

Africa News Now August 28, 2025

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South Africa’s Julius Malema Convicted of Hate Speech Over Rally Remarks

South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been found guilty of hate speech by the Equality Court, following remarks he made during a 2022 rally that judges said crossed the…

Africa News Now August 28, 2025