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Nigeria Approves $200 Million Health Sector Boost Amid U.S. Aid Cuts

Nigeria’s lawmakers have approved an additional $200 million for the country’s health sector as part of the 2025 federal budget to mitigate the impact of a 90-day aid freeze from…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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African Leaders Renew Calls for Colonial Reparations at AU Summit, Facing Global Resistance

At the 2025 African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African leaders have intensified their calls for reparations for the legacies of slavery and colonialism. The discussions, which have…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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EU Reaffirms Support for Burkina Faso Amid Regional Challenges, Focuses on Development Aid and Food Security

Brussels has reiterated its commitment to supporting Burkina Faso with continued development aid and food security assistance, despite ongoing regional challenges. The European Union’s Special Representative to the Sahel, João…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Nigeria Seeks Partnership with India to Boost Green Energy Transition Amid Power Grid Challenges

Nigeria is actively seeking to form a partnership with India to accelerate its energy transition and enhance its renewable energy initiatives. A senior Nigerian government official revealed on Tuesday that…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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Ghana Struggles After US Cuts Funding to USAID Programs

Countries around the world are grappling with the consequences of the recent U.S. administration's drastic decision to freeze funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The move has…

Africa News Now February 12, 2025

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USAID Funding Freeze Under Trump Administration Causes Alarm in Gambia Over Transitional Justice Efforts

Banjul, Gambia – The freeze of USAID funding under the Trump administration has raised significant concerns in The Gambia, particularly in relation to the country’s ongoing transitional justice efforts. The…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Senegal and Mauritania Launch Second Joint Maritime Patrol to Combat Regional Security Threats

Senegal and Mauritania are stepping up their maritime security efforts with an enhanced operational partnership to address rising regional challenges. The two neighboring countries recently carried out their second joint…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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AI Tool Developed to Combat Food Insecurity and Malnutrition in Kenya Amid Ongoing Drought

Esther Mulu, a 69-year-old mother and grandmother from Kitui County, Kenya, has endured the hardships of food shortages for years. She relies on her small farm to feed her large…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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Nigeria Secures $500 Million from World Bank to Boost Rural Connectivity and Agricultural Productivity

Nigeria has successfully secured $500 million in concessional financing from the World Bank for the Rural Access Agricultural Marketing Project – Scale Up (RAAMP-SU). This significant investment is part of…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Trump Cuts Development Aid to Three Giant African Countries Amid Political Tensions

The United States has announced cuts to several major development aid programmes in Senegal, South Africa, and Botswana, signaling a shift in its foreign aid strategy under the Trump administration.…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Ivorian Political Landscape Heats Up Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election as Opposition Pushes for Unity

As Côte d'Ivoire’s 2025 presidential election draws closer, political activity in the country is intensifying, with parties ramping up rallies, grassroots engagement, and coalition-building efforts. The race for the presidency…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025