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Senegal Signs €2 Billion Development Pact with Islamic Trade Finance Body to Boost Key Sectors

The Government of Senegal has signed a landmark €2 billion framework agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) to drive investment in energy, agriculture, healthcare, and private sector…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Nigerien Teachers Stage 72-Hour Nationwide Strike Over Pay, Safety, and Contract Terms

Teachers across Niger’s public primary and secondary schools launched a 72-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, demanding improved salaries, job security, and better working conditions, particularly for those…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Tanzania Restricts Access to X After Cyberattacks and Rising Political Tensions

Access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been restricted across Tanzania following a series of cyberattacks on official government and institutional accounts. The clampdown coincides with political…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

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China to Deepen Investment in Africa, Focus on SMEs and Industrial Cooperation

China’s Ministry of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding economic engagement with Africa, with plans to boost corporate investment—particularly in infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy—and enhance cooperation among small and…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

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Senegal’s PM Ousmane Sonko Calls for ECOWAS-AES Reconciliation Amid Regional Tensions

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has urged a return to dialogue and regional unity between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Confederation of Sahel States (AES),…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

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Ghana Pushes for Long-Term National Development Strategy to Ensure Policy Stability Beyond Elections

The Government of Ghana, led by President John Dramani Mahama, is advocating for the creation of a long-term national development strategy aimed at ensuring policy continuity beyond electoral cycles and…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

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UN Court Awards Disputed Oil-Rich Islands to Equatorial Guinea in Decades-Long Dispute with Gabon

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled in favor of Equatorial Guinea in a territorial dispute with Gabon over three uninhabited islands—Conga, Mbanié, and Cocoteros—located in potentially oil-rich waters…

Africa News Now May 20, 2025

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Ghana Deepens Diplomatic Ties with Morocco to Boost Regional Cooperation and South-South Partnerships

Ghana and Morocco are strengthening their diplomatic and legislative ties as part of a broader strategy to enhance regional cooperation and South-South collaboration. A high-level Ghanaian parliamentary delegation led by…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Senegal to Launch Major Phosphate Hub in Matam to Boost Agriculture, Industry, and Jobs

Senegal is preparing to launch a major phosphate processing complex in the northeastern region of Matam, a move aimed at accelerating agricultural self-sufficiency, industrialization, and youth employment. The announcement was…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Sahel States Advance Customs Integration, Cut Trade Delays and Boost Regional Commerce

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has concluded a high-level three-day mission in Bamako, focused on accelerating regional customs harmonization as a key pillar of their…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Ethiopia Earns Record $1.87 Billion from Coffee Exports, Boosting Economy

Ethiopia has generated a record $1.868 billion from coffee exports over the past 10 months, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA). This marks an 87% increase in…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025