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Alliance of Sahel States Launches New National Passport for Citizens

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has officially launched its new national passport, marking a significant step towards regional integration and identity management within the Sahel region. Malian Minister of…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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EU Security Council Convenes Again to Address Escalating Crisis in Eastern DR Congo as M23 Rebels Advance

The United Nations Security Council held its second meeting in three days on Tuesday to address the deepening crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly the rapidly…

Africa News Now January 29, 2025

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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS in Historic Move

In a significant development on Wednesday, the military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso officially announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision…

Africa News Now January 29, 2025

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Zimbabwe’s Inflation Rises in January as New Taxes and Drought Pressure Prices

Zimbabwe's inflation surged in January, with the cost of goods and services rising by 14.6% in U.S. dollar terms and 10.5% in local currency terms, compared to the same period…

Africa News Now January 28, 2025

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Saudi, Iraqi, and Libyan Energy Ministers Discuss Global Oil Market Stability Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani and Libyan Oil Minister Khalifa Abdulsadek in Riyadh on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to support…

Africa News Now January 28, 2025

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African Union Leaders Meet in Kenya to Discuss Financial Independence and Efficiency

Leaders from African Union (AU) member states gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss strategies for enhancing financial independence and operational efficiency across the continent. The high-level meeting, held at State…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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President Mahama Launches Committee for National Economic Dialogue to Address Ghana’s Economic Challenges

Former President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a seven-member committee tasked with organizing the National Economic Dialogue (NED), a key initiative under his 120-day Social Contract. The NED is designed…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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UN Appeals for $910 Million to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Nigeria

The United Nations has launched an urgent appeal for $910 million to address the growing humanitarian crisis affecting 3.6 million people in Nigeria’s Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states. This…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Launches Forum on Carbon Markets to Lead Low-Carbon Transition in West Africa

Côte d'Ivoire has taken a significant step towards becoming a leader in the low-carbon transition in West Africa and across the African continent by establishing a new Forum on Carbon…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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Air Sierra Leone Resumes Operations After 15 Years with Xejet Partnership

Air Sierra Leone has officially resumed operations after more than 15 years of inactivity, marking its highly anticipated return to the skies with a technical partnership with Xejet, a Nigerian…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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Gabon to Hold Presidential Election on April 12, 2025 Amid Post-Coup Transition

Gabon will hold its next presidential election on April 12, 2025, according to an announcement made by the council of ministers. The West African country is currently under military rule…

Africa News Now January 23, 2025