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Ramaphosa Urges UN to End “Weaponization of Trade,” Calls for Fair Global Economy

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his address at the 2025 UN General Assembly to deliver one of his strongest critiques yet of the global economic order, warning that…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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World Bank, IMF Warn Ethiopia’s Debt Crisis

The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have sounded the alarm over Ethiopia’s debt crisis, warning that the country’s obligations are now “unsustainable.” In a joint debt sustainability analysis…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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Malawi’s Chakwera Concedes Defeat as Mutharika Set for Presidential Return

Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat in the September 16 presidential election, clearing the path for former leader Peter Mutharika to reclaim power after five years in opposition. In…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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US Warns Nigerian Officials of Visa Bans Over Corruption Allegations

The United States has issued a fresh warning to Nigerian officials, declaring that government figures, politicians, and other high-profile individuals found guilty of corruption will be barred from entering the…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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Sahel Alliance Hails ICC Exit as ‘Step Toward Sovereignty,’ Critics Warn of Rising Impunity

Citizens in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have largely welcomed their governments’ joint decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it a landmark move toward “true independence”…

Africa News Now September 24, 2025

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Peter Mutharika Takes Commanding Lead in Malawi’s Presidential Race

Malawi’s former president Peter Mutharika has surged ahead in the country’s September 16 presidential election, opening a commanding lead over incumbent Lazarus Chakwera as partial results roll in. Figures released…

Africa News Now September 23, 2025

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Guinea Holds Crucial Constitutional Referendum as Path Back to Civilian Rule

Guinea’s transitional leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, cast his ballot on September 21 in a constitutional referendum widely regarded as a decisive step toward restoring civilian rule. He voted in Conakry…

Africa News Now September 22, 2025

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Tinubu Ends Six-Month Emergency in Rivers State, Governor Fubara Reinstated

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has lifted the six-month emergency rule imposed on Rivers State, restoring democratic governance after months of political and security turmoil in the oil-rich region. The emergency,…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Burkina Faso to Host West Africa Mining Week 2025 Amid Record Gold Production

Burkina Faso is set to host the 7th edition of the West Africa Mining Activities Week (SAMAO 2025) from September 25 to 27 in Ouagadougou, bringing together over 2,000 participants…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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ECOWAS Chair Julius Maada Bio Visits Burkina Faso to Rebuild Ties with Sahel States

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, who currently chairs the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has begun a two-day working visit to Ouagadougou aimed at reviving dialogue between…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Switzerland Grants Niger 14 Billion FCFA to Boost Education and Agriculture

Niger has secured 14 billion FCFA (around $22 million) in development funding from Switzerland to strengthen education, small-scale irrigation, and agricultural entrepreneurship. The agreements were signed on September 16, 2025,…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025