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Senegal Exceeds 2025 Oil and Gas Production Targets

Senegal has surpassed its 2025 oil and gas production forecasts, cementing its status as an emerging energy producer in Africa, according to the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines. Minister…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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Ivory Coast Government Resigns After RHDP Landslide Victory

Ivory Coast’s government has formally resigned, clearing the way for a new cabinet following last month’s legislative elections in which the ruling RHDP party won more than 75% of parliamentary…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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President Mahama Pledges Transparent Leadership on One-Year Anniversary in Office

Ghanaian President John Mahama has pledged to strengthen transparent and accountable governance to support the country’s sustainable development, marking one year in office following his December 2024 election victory. Speaking…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Côte d’Ivoire Raises CFA 320.8 Billion in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Auction

Côte d’Ivoire raised 320.77 billion CFA francs on Tuesday through a Treasury bill and bond auction on the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU/UEMOA) regional market, exceeding its initial…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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China-Led BRICS Naval Drill to Begin in South African Waters

The first naval exercise held under the expanded BRICS banner is set to begin on Friday in South African waters, marking a new step in defense cooperation among the bloc’s…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Political Campaign Repression Hits Uganda Ahead of January Elections

Amnesty International has accused Ugandan authorities of carrying out a “brutal campaign of repression” against the opposition ahead of the country’s general election on January 15, as security forces intensify…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Egypt’s Coptic Christians Mark Christmas with Prayers for Peace and Stability

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Christians marked Christmas on January 7, gathering in large numbers at churches across the country on Tuesday night for Christmas Eve Mass. In Cairo, worshippers filled churches…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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South Africa’s Artisanal Miners Keep Coal Flowing Amid Crackdown and Energy Transition

Thousands of informal miners work daily in South Africa’s coal heartland, digging in pitch-black, often unsafe tunnels in Mpumalanga province. While the government labels them “illegal miners,” many describe themselves…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Morocco’s Tourism Boom Breaks Records as Visitor Numbers Surge

Morocco’s tourism sector has reached record levels, with the country welcoming 19.8 million visitors in 2025, a 14 percent increase from the previous year, according to the tourism ministry. The…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Tunisia Finally Frees Aid Workers Tried for Assisting Migrants

Tunisian authorities have released six humanitarian workers who were on trial for allegedly helping migrants, ending more than 20 months of detention for some of the accused, according to their…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Cape Town Minstrels Parade Fills Streets With Music, History and Colour

Thousands of performers flooded the streets of Cape Town on Monday for the annual Minstrels’ Parade, known locally as the Kaapse Klopse, turning the city into a vibrant display of…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026