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Nigeria Seeks $21.5 Billion in Foreign Loans to Fund 2025–2026 Budget and Economic Reforms

The Nigerian government has submitted a proposal to borrow over $21.5 billion from foreign and domestic sources as part of its 2025–2026 Medium-Term Borrowing Plan, aimed at addressing fiscal deficits,…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025

ANN West Africa

Senegal to Launch Major Phosphate Hub in Matam to Boost Agriculture, Industry, and Jobs

Senegal is preparing to launch a major phosphate processing complex in the northeastern region of Matam, a move aimed at accelerating agricultural self-sufficiency, industrialization, and youth employment. The announcement was…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ivorian Customs Seize $19 Million Worth of Falsely Declared Cocoa Beans in Major Smuggling Bust

Ivorian customs officials have made a significant seizure at the Port of Abidjan, intercepting approximately 2,000 metric tons of falsely declared cocoa beans, valued at an estimated $19 million. The…

Africa News Now February 26, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

AI Tool Developed to Combat Food Insecurity and Malnutrition in Kenya Amid Ongoing Drought

Esther Mulu, a 69-year-old mother and grandmother from Kitui County, Kenya, has endured the hardships of food shortages for years. She relies on her small farm to feed her large…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

ANN West Africa

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

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenyan Innovator Turns Invasive Water Hyacinth Into Biodegradable Packaging Solution

Lake Naivasha, located a few hours northwest of Nairobi, Kenya, is a popular destination renowned for its flamingos and hippos. However, the lake's ecosystem is facing a growing threat from…

Africa News Now January 19, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Indian House Crows: Growing Menace to Kenya’s Ecosystems, Agriculture, and Tourism

The Indian house crow, classified as a pest under Kenya’s Wildlife Act, has rapidly become a significant threat to the country’s ecosystems, agriculture, and tourism. Originally introduced to East Africa…

Africa News Now December 30, 2024