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Former Mozambique Finance Minister Sentenced to Prison for Role in Tuna Bond Scandal

Manuel Chang, the former finance minister of Mozambique, has been sentenced to an additional two-and-a-half years in prison by a U.S. court for his involvement in the infamous “tuna bond”…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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Nigeria President Directs Nationwide Awareness Campaign After Deadly Fuel Tanker Explosion

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for immediate action following the tragic fuel tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State’s Gurara Local Government Area, which claimed the lives…

Africa News Now January 20, 2025

ANN West Africa

Nigeria Launches Youth Farmers’ Enrolment Portal to Combat Food Insecurity and Unemployment

The Nigerian Government has launched a new initiative aimed at tackling the growing issues of food insecurity and unemployment that have plagued the country. The initiative, unveiled by the Minister…

Africa News Now January 19, 2025

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Gasoline Tanker Explosion in Nigeria Claims 70 Lives

A tragic explosion in north-central Nigeria has claimed the lives of at least 70 people after a gasoline tanker crashed early Saturday morning. The explosion occurred when locals, who had…

Africa News Now January 19, 2025

ANN West Africa

Expanding Global Influence;Nigeria Joins BRICS as New Partner Nation from Africa

Brazil's government announced on Friday that Nigeria has officially been accepted as a partner country in the BRICS group, marking a significant expansion of the alliance. The addition of Nigeria,…

Africa News Now January 18, 2025

ANN West Africa

Togo Considers Joining the Alliance of Sahel States, Strengthening Regional Ties

Togo is contemplating the possibility of joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), with Foreign Minister Robert Dussey revealing the country's openness to the idea during an interview with Voxafrica…

Africa News Now January 17, 2025

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Somali Fishermen Seize Chinese Trawler in Protest Against Illegal Fishing Off Puntland Coast

Liban Hassan, a 32-year-old fisherman from the coastal town of Eyl in Puntland, Somalia, has spent the majority of his life fishing the waters off Somalia’s northeastern coast. But in…

Africa News Now January 17, 2025

ANN West Africa

Sierra Leone Recalls Ambassador After Embassy Vehicle Seized with Suspected Cocaine

Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador from Guinea after a diplomatic vehicle was found to be carrying seven suitcases suspected to contain cocaine. The vehicle, belonging to Sierra Leone’s embassy…

Africa News Now January 17, 2025

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Rwanda Announces First Oil Discovery in Lake Kivu After Decade of Exploration

Rwanda has made a landmark announcement regarding the discovery of oil in Lake Kivu, with 13 reservoirs confirmed in the region. This marks Rwanda's first oil find after over a…

Africa News Now January 16, 2025

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Morocco Becomes Africa’s Most Visited Country in 2024, Surpassing Egypt with 17.4 Million Tourists

Morocco has officially become Africa’s top tourist destination, attracting 17.4 million international visitors in 2024, according to a new report by the Ministry of Tourism. This marks a 20% increase…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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South African Rescuers Recover 78 Bodies, Rescue 166 from Stilfontein Gold Mine

South African rescuers have made significant progress in a tragic mining disaster at the Stilfontein gold mine, where they have recovered 78 bodies and rescued 166 individuals over three days…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025