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Ivory Coast Raises CFAF 110 Billion in Oversubscribed Treasury Auction

Côte d’Ivoire successfully raised 109.999 billion CFA francs (about $177 million) in a Treasury bills and bonds auction on August 19, 2025, organized by Umoa-Titres, the regional public debt management…

Africa News Now August 20, 2025

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Maputo-Katembe Bridge Boosts Connectivity and Development in Mozambique

The Maputo-Katembe Bridge, a landmark project in Mozambique’s capital, has transformed the city’s connectivity and become a symbol of growing cooperation between China and Africa. Opened in November 2018, the…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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SADC Summit Held in Madagascar

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has set its sights on faster industrialisation, modern agriculture, and sustainable energy as the cornerstones of regional integration at the 45TH SADC Meeting held…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Cameroon’s Baka Farmers Show the World Cocoa Can Grow Without Killing the Rainforest

In Cameroon’s lush cacao belt, Indigenous Baka farmers are proving that cocoa can be grown without sacrificing the rainforest that sustains them. For generations, the Baka people have depended on…

Africa News Now August 12, 2025

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Egypt’s Inflation Eases to 13.9% in July as Food Prices Drop

Egypt’s urban inflation rate slowed to 13.9% in July, down from 14.9% in June, offering some relief to households after months of soaring prices. The monthly inflation rate also fell…

Africa News Now August 12, 2025

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Trump Reaffirms U.S. Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara in Message to King Mohammed VI

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, reaffirming a controversial policy first announced during his term in office. The message was delivered in…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

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Talon Delivers Farewell Independence Day Speech, Emphasizes Unity and Security

President Patrice Talon marked Benin’s 65th Independence Day with a powerful and emotional address, confirming it would be his final celebration in office. Speaking to a crowd of jubilant citizens…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Mozambique Conflict Escalates: Over 46,000 Displaced in One Week Amid Renewed Attacks

A fresh surge of violence by armed groups in northern Mozambique has forced over 46,000 people to flee their homes in just one week, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Tanzania Bans Foreigners from Small Businesses to Boost Local Jobs, Stirring Regional Tensions

Tanzania has announced a sweeping ban on foreign participation in 15 categories of small businesses, intensifying efforts to protect local livelihoods and boost grassroots economic empowerment. The directive, issued by…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

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Kenya Bans Online Alcohol Sales, Raises Legal Drinking Age in Sweeping Public Health Crackdown

Kenya has unveiled a tough new set of measures to restrict alcohol access nationwide, part of an aggressive campaign to combat rising levels of alcohol abuse, especially among young people.…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

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Fuel Price Hike Sparks Deadly Protests in Angola, Leaving 22 Dead and Over 1,200 Arrested

At least 22 people have been killed and over 1,200 arrested in Angola as violent protests erupted nationwide in response to a sharp hike in diesel prices. Authorities say the…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025