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Ugandan Earthen Floors Cut Construction Costs, Improve Health, and Fight Climate Change

A low-cost, eco-friendly flooring alternative is transforming housing in Uganda by reducing construction expenses, improving health, and lowering carbon emissions. Developed by Earth Enable, a social enterprise launched in 2017,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Over 200 Dead, 500 Missing as Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades Devastates Mokwa

More than 200 people have been confirmed dead and at least 500 remain missing following catastrophic floods that swept through Mokwa, a town in Niger State, central Nigeria, on Thursday,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Upgrades Key Power Infrastructure with Buyo-Man Substation Reinforcement

The Ivorian Electricity Company (CIE) has announced the completion of critical upgrades on the 225 kV Buyo-Man N°1 and 2 substation located in Duékoué, western Côte d’Ivoire. The infrastructure overhaul…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Sudan’s New PM Kamil Idris Warns Foreign Backers to Halt Support for RSF Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Kamil Idris has issued a stern call for foreign governments to immediately end their support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as the civil war…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Mali Raises 38.2 Billion CFA in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Auction

The Malian government has successfully raised 38.2 billion CFA francs in a regional debt auction organized by UMOA-Titres, surpassing its initial goal of 35 billion CFA francs. The auction, held…

Africa News Now May 29, 2025

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ECOWAS Eyes Reintegration of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Amid 50th Anniversary Celebrations

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains hopeful about the return of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, despite their official withdrawal from the bloc on January 29, 2024.…

Africa News Now May 29, 2025

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Senegal and Guinea-Bissau Sign New Cooperation Accords to Boost Regional Ties

Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have deepened their diplomatic and economic ties with the signing of multiple bilateral agreements during a two-day state visit by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to Bissau.…

Africa News Now May 29, 2025

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Ghana Unveils 24-Hour Economy Plan, With Volta Lake Set for Economic Transformation

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed the imminent launch of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Initiative, a nationwide policy aimed at expanding economic output, creating jobs, and fostering inclusive development across all…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025

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Kenyan President Apologizes to Tanzania Over Activist Deportations

Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a public apology to Tanzania, aiming to ease rising diplomatic tensions triggered by the recent detention and deportation of East African activists from Tanzanian…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025

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South Africa Mourns ‘Tsotsi’ Star Presley Chweneyagae, Dead at 40

Acclaimed South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, best known for his lead role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, has died at the age of 40. According to a family spokesperson, Chweneyagae…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025

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Burkina Faso Uncovers $5.7M Customs Fraud Involving 219 Vehicles and Fake Companies

Burkina Faso’s Customs Department has dismantled a major customs fraud ring involving over 3.5 billion CFA francs ($5.7 million) in illicit activities, authorities announced on May 27, 2025. The scheme,…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025