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Chad Cracks Down on Crime with Arrest of 17, Including Sudanese Arms Traffickers

Chadian security forces have arrested 17 suspects—including Sudanese arms traffickers, escaped prisoners, and highway bandits—as part of a nationwide security sweep known as Operation Zero Criminals, aimed at curbing rising…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Senegal and Spain Boost Air Rescue Cooperation with New Bilateral Agreement

Senegal and Spain are poised to deepen their cooperation in international air search and rescue (SAR) operations through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Dakar Coordination and Rescue…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Takes Over ECOWAS Leadership from Nigeria’s Tinubu

In a significant leadership change, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola…

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Burkina Faso Signs Nuclear Energy Deal with Russia to Tackle Power Shortages

Burkina Faso has signed a landmark agreement with Russia to develop its first civil nuclear power plant, marking a bold step in the West African nation’s bid to address chronic…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Grants $126 Million Loan to Senegal in Rare Regional Bailout

In an unprecedented show of financial solidarity within West Africa’s Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), Côte d’Ivoire has extended a loan of nearly 77 billion CFA francs (approximately $126 million)…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Young African Entrepreneurs Thrive in China as Trade Ties Deepen

Young African entrepreneurs are emerging as key players in the growing economic partnership between China and Africa, leveraging China's supportive policies and expanding markets to launch and scale cross-continental businesses.…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Ramaphosa Arrives in Canada for G7 Summit Amid Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa landed in Calgary on Sunday, where he was greeted by a welcome delegation ahead of the 2025 Group of Seven (G7) summit. The high-profile meeting…

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Nigeria Enforces “Drill or Drop” Policy to Reclaim Idle Oil Licences and Boost Revenues

Nigeria’s government is cracking down on inactive oil and gas exploration licences in a bid to revitalize its petroleum sector, drive investment, and shore up public revenues. The Nigerian Upstream…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Ghana Signs $2 Billion Deal to Extend Jubilee, TEN Oil Fields Licenses Through 2040

Ghana has signed a landmark $2 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a consortium of international and local partners to extend production licenses for its flagship Jubilee and TEN oil…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Gambia Denies Claims of Senegal Illegally Extracting Oil, Cites Lack of Commercial Discoveries

The Gambian government has firmly denied accusations that Senegal is illegally exploiting its oil and gas resources, stating that the country remains in the preliminary stages of exploration and has…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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China Reaffirms Support for Africa at Hunan Cooperation Forum

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to deepening ties with Africa, pledging continued support for infrastructure, trade, and modernization projects across the continent. The announcement came during…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025