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Ghana to Honor GH₵6 Billion Payment to Domestic Debt Exchange Bondholders, President Mahama Reaffirms Commitment

President John Mahama has directed Ghana’s Ministry of Finance to make a GH₵6 billion ($391 million) cash coupon payment to bondholders participating in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). This…

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Swedish Ambassador Karl Backéus Envisions Shift from Aid to Trade and Investment in Liberia

The Swedish Ambassador to Liberia, Karl Backéus, has revealed a new vision to transform the long-standing relationship between Liberia and Sweden, moving from aid dependency to a more sustainable partnership…

Africa News Now February 18, 2025

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French Culture Minister Rachida Dati Strengthens Cultural Ties with Morocco Amid Controversial Western Sahara Visit

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati visited Morocco on Monday, with a significant stop in the disputed region of Western Sahara, to reinforce cultural relations between France and Morocco. Accompanied by…

Africa News Now February 18, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Launches Seminar on National Development Plan 2026-2030, Aiming for Upper-Middle-Income Status by 2030

Côte d’Ivoire’s governmental seminar on the National Development Plan (NDP) for the period 2026-2030 commenced on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Abidjan. The event, a significant step in the country’s…

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Senegal’s President Faye Pledges Economic Reforms Amid Rising Public Debt

Senegal’s newly elected President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has vowed to address the country’s growing economic concerns following the release of a comprehensive report by the Court of Auditors. The 57-page…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, was arrested early on Sunday on charges of money laundering, according to the state-run Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). The arrest follows a series…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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South African White Minority Protesters Show Support for Trump, Criticize Government Policies

On Saturday, hundreds of white South Africans, predominantly from the Afrikaner community, gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to voice their support for former U.S. President Donald Trump and…

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Ivory Coast Establishes Financial Surveillance Group to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

The Ivorian government has announced the creation of a new initiative called the Financial Surveillance Group (GSF), aimed at enhancing efforts to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation…

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Morocco Faces Severe Agricultural Crisis as Drought Hits Livestock and Crop Production

Morocco's cattle and sheep populations have drastically decreased by 38% in the past nine years, primarily due to the ongoing drought crisis, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari reported on Thursday.…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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The Gambia and India Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Focus on Defense Cooperation

The Gambia and India have solidified their bilateral relationship by focusing on enhancing collaboration in key areas such as capacity building, capability enhancement, and the sharing of best practices for…

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President Zelensky to Deliver Virtual Address at African Union Summit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has been informed that he will not be attending the upcoming African Union (AU) summit in person. In a letter dated February 5th, Zelensky was…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025