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Macron Pushes for Greater French Investment in Africa at Kenya’s Africa-Forward Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased investment in Africa as he co-hosted the Africa-Forward Summit in Nairobi alongside Kenyan President William Ruto, signaling a renewed French strategy focused…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Senegal’s Urban Sanitation Investment Needs Could Reach $1.3 Billion by 2050, Study Finds

A new study under the African Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII) has revealed that Senegal’s annual sanitation investment needs could more than double by 2050, rising to an estimated $1.3…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Macron Defends Europe’s Role in Africa, Criticises China’s “Predatory” Mineral Strategy at Nairobi Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended Europe’s partnership with Africa while sharply criticising China’s economic approach on the continent during a two-day economic summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Speaking in an…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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US Invests in South Africa Rare Earth Project Despite Diplomatic Tensions

The United States has committed $50 million to a major rare earth project in South Africa, highlighting the strategic importance of critical minerals even as diplomatic relations between the two…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Mozambique’s President Chapo Seeks Chinese Investment to Drive Infrastructure and Industrial Growth

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is looking to deepen economic ties with China as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development and industrialization in Mozambique during his first state visit since…

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Angola to End “Extractivism” and Tackle Inequality on Historic Visit

Pope Leo XIV has called on Angola’s leaders to break away from centuries of resource exploitation and build a more just and hopeful future, as he continued his multi-nation African…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Malawi Arrests Former Finance Minister in Expanding Post-Election Corruption Probe

Malawian police have arrested former finance minister Simplex Chithyola on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, marking a significant development in a widening crackdown on officials from the…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Mauritania Denies Malian Troop Incursion, Urges Calm Amid Border Tensions

Mauritania has rejected reports claiming that Malian troops crossed into its territory, clarifying that all observed military movements took place in Mali and did not breach its borders. In a…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Benin Votes in Key Election as Wadagni Leads Race to Succeed Talon

Benin has begun counting ballots following a closely watched presidential election that could shape the country’s political and economic direction for years to come. The vote is expected to determine…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Djibouti’s 78 Years Old Guelleh Wins Sixth Term with Landslide Victory

Djibouti’s long-serving president Ismail Omar Guelleh has secured a sixth term in office after winning 97.8% of the vote in a presidential election largely boycotted by opposition parties, according to…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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Deadly Explosions Rock Burundi’s Capital After Fire at Military Depot

Dozens of people have been killed and many more injured after a series of powerful explosions tore through Bujumbura late Tuesday night, following a fire at a military ammunition depot…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026