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Barrick Gold Resolves Long-Running Dispute with Mali

Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold has reached a settlement with Mali’s government, ending a multi-year dispute over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex. The agreement, announced Monday, will see Barrick drop…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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EU–AU Leaders Pledge Bigger Investments and Stronger Cooperation

Leaders from the European Union and African Union opened the seventh EU-AU summit in Luanda, Angola, on Monday, focusing on deepening political and economic cooperation under the theme “Promoting peace…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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China and South Africa Launch New Initiative to Boost Africa’s Modernization

China and South Africa unveiled a new cooperation initiative during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg aimed at accelerating Africa’s modernization and sustainable development. The plan builds on commitments made at…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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EU–AU Summit Opens in Angola, Marking 25 Years of Partnership

The seventh annual European Union–African Union summit opened in Luanda, Angola, on Monday with leaders from both continents calling for stronger cooperation to tackle rising global tensions and deepen economic…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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Activists Light Up Johannesburg Ahead of Historic G20 Summit

Johannesburg’s skyline turned into a glowing protest canvas on Wednesday night as South African artists and global activists projected bold messages onto city buildings ahead of the first-ever G20 summit…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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Eswatini Confirms $5.1 Million U.S. Payment for Hosting Deportees Amid Legal Challenges

Eswatini has for the first time confirmed receiving $5.1 million from the United States in return for accepting third-country deportees, sparking criticism from human rights groups. The kingdom, led by…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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Global South Coalition Imposes Luxury Air Travel Tax to Fund Climate Action

A coalition of 13 countries has introduced new taxes on luxury air travel, targeting private jets and first- and business-class tickets, as part of efforts to curb carbon emissions and…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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E-Visa System Hack Hits Somalia; Affects Foreign Nationals

Somalia’s government has confirmed that its electronic visa system was hacked, exposing sensitive personal information belonging to thousands of travelers. The Immigration and Citizenship Agency said it has opened a…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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Rwanda to Build Nearly 300 New Homes for Genocide Survivors

Rwanda has announced plans to construct 296 new homes for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, marking a significant step in the country’s long running efforts to…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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Morocco To Save Endangered Traditional Crafts with New Handicraft Treasures Program

Morocco has launched the third edition of its “Moroccan Handicraft Treasures” program, a nationwide initiative designed to rescue traditional crafts at risk of disappearing and to pass ancestral skills on…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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DR Congo Produces First 1,000 Tonnes of Traceable Artisanal Cobalt in Push for Ethical Mining

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced the production of its first 1,000 metric tonnes of fully traceable artisanal cobalt, marking a major step toward reforming one of the…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025