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29 Students Killed, 250 Injured in Bangui School Explosion and Stampede

The Central African Republic has declared three days of national mourning following a deadly explosion and stampede at Barthélémy Boganda High School in the capital, Bangui, that killed at least…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025

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Congo and Senegal Deepen Economic and Diplomatic Ties During PM Makosso’s Official Visit

The Republic of Congo and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation as Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso begins a five-day official visit to Dakar.…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Ghana, Japan Sign ¥402 Million Grant Deal to Boost Public Sector Training

Ghana and Japan have signed a ¥402 million (approx. $2.6 million USD) grant agreement to strengthen advanced education and professional development for Ghanaian public sector workers under the Japan Human…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Nigeria Seeks $21.5 Billion in Foreign Loans to Fund 2025–2026 Budget and Economic Reforms

The Nigerian government has submitted a proposal to borrow over $21.5 billion from foreign and domestic sources as part of its 2025–2026 Medium-Term Borrowing Plan, aimed at addressing fiscal deficits,…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025

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Cameroon Teachers Launch Nationwide Strike Demanding Urgent Education Reforms

Cameroon’s education sector faces widespread disruption as a four-day nationwide teachers' strike kicks off on April 22. The “École Morte” (Dead School) campaign, organized by the Collective of Teachers’ Organisations…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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Mali Suspends Salaries of 151 Teachers Amid Ongoing Education Crisis

Authorities in northern Mali have announced the suspension of salaries for 151 teachers who have been absent from their posts for extended periods due to ongoing insecurity in the region.…

Africa News Now March 12, 2025

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Ghana’s Foreign Ministry Establishes Student Desks in Diplomatic Missions Abroad

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the establishment of a special department dedicated to prioritizing and addressing the needs of Ghanaian students studying abroad. According to the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Nigeria Faces Education Crisis with Over 10 Million Children Out of School, UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action

Nigeria is currently grappling with a severe education crisis, with over 10.2 million primary-aged children out of school, a situation that poses a significant challenge to the country’s future. The…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025