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Chad and Cameroon Inaugurate $150 Million Bongor-Yagoua Bridge to Boost Regional Trade and Integration

On April 27, 2025, Chad and Cameroon officially commissioned a new 600-meter cross-border bridge linking the cities of Bongor (Chad) and Yagoua (Cameroon), in a landmark infrastructure development aimed at…

Africa News Now April 29, 2025

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Senegal’s Diomaye Président Coalition Hails Court’s Rejection of Amnesty Law as Win for Democracy

The Diomaye Président coalition, which backed Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s successful 2024 presidential campaign, has welcomed the Senegalese Constitutional Council’s rejection of a controversial interpretative amnesty law that critics said could…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Ethiopia Nears IMF Loan Review Agreement, Eyes Summer Start for Formal Debt Talks with Bondholders

Ethiopia expects to reach a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week on the third review of its $3.4 billion loan program, according to State Finance Minister…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Tanzania Lifts Agricultural Import Ban on Malawi and South Africa Following Diplomatic Talks

Tanzania has lifted its recently imposed ban on agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) announced late Friday. The decision, effective immediately,…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Kenya Set to Overtake Ethiopia as East Africa’s Top Economy by 2025, Says IMF

Kenya is poised to become East Africa’s largest economy by 2025, overtaking long-time rival Ethiopia, according to new projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF forecasts Kenya’s GDP…

Africa News Now April 25, 2025

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Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economic Recovery Gains Momentum, But Inequality and Job Gaps Persist

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is rebounding steadily, with GDP growth projected to reach 3.5% in 2025 and 4.3% by 2027, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report released this…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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South Africa Scraps VAT Hike Amid Coalition Rift and Public Backlash

South Africa’s government has abandoned a controversial plan to raise the value-added tax (VAT) by 0.5 percentage points, a move that had threatened to fracture the country's fragile coalition government…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Kenya Secures $1 Billion in New Chinese Investments to Boost Economy During Ruto’s State Visit

Kenyan President William Ruto has signed a landmark $1 billion investment agreement with China during a five-day state visit aimed at deepening economic and strategic ties between Nairobi and Beijing.…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Ghana to Launch Biometric e-Passports with Enhanced Security and Faster Services

The Government of Ghana will officially launch chip-embedded biometric passports on Monday, April 28, 2025, marking a major leap in passport security and service modernization. Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Ghana’s President Suspends Chief Justice Torkornoo Amid Investigation into Conduct

Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama, announced the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo on April 22, following a preliminary investigation into allegations against her. The suspension comes…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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WFP Halts Aid to 650,000 Ethiopians as Funding Shortfall Threatens Millions

The World Food Programme (WFP) announced it will suspend critical food assistance for 650,000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia starting in May due to a severe funding gap. The…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025