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Egypt’s New Curfew Sparks Business Concerns Amid Rising Energy Costs

A newly imposed nighttime curfew in Egypt is drawing concern from business owners as the government moves to curb soaring energy costs linked to regional instability. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Niger Cancels Gold and Oil Concessions as Military Government Tightens Control Over Resources

Niger’s military government has cancelled mining concessions granted to three gold companies as part of a broader push to tighten control over the country’s natural resources. In a statement released…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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China and Lesotho Pledge Deeper Cooperation in Agriculture, Energy and Infrastructure

China and Lesotho have agreed to expand cooperation in key development sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, underscoring the two countries’ long-standing diplomatic and economic…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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Ethiopia and China Pledge Deeper Cooperation During Wang Yi’s Africa Visit

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Addis Ababa on Thursday, marking the first stop of Wang’s 2026 New Year diplomatic tour of Africa. The…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

ANN West Africa

Senegal Exceeds 2025 Oil and Gas Production Targets

Senegal has surpassed its 2025 oil and gas production forecasts, cementing its status as an emerging energy producer in Africa, according to the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines. Minister…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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South Africa’s Artisanal Miners Keep Coal Flowing Amid Crackdown and Energy Transition

Thousands of informal miners work daily in South Africa’s coal heartland, digging in pitch-black, often unsafe tunnels in Mpumalanga province. While the government labels them “illegal miners,” many describe themselves…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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DR Congo Produces First 1,000 Tonnes of Traceable Artisanal Cobalt in Push for Ethical Mining

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced the production of its first 1,000 metric tonnes of fully traceable artisanal cobalt, marking a major step toward reforming one of the…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Begins Three-Day State Visit to Ghana to Deepen Economic and Technological Ties

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, November 3, formally welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the Jubilee House in Accra, marking the start of a three-day state visit aimed…

Africa News Now November 4, 2025

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Africa Adopts Water Policy Vision 2063 to Tackle Scarcity and Boost Development

Africa has formally adopted the African Water Policy Vision 2063, a landmark framework aimed at reshaping how the continent manages its most critical resource. The blueprint, endorsed during the 14th…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

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Niger Partners With Russia to Build First Nuclear Reactors, Aiming for 4,000 MW Capacity

Niger has unveiled plans to build its first-ever nuclear power plants, announcing a deal with Russia’s state-owned energy giant Rosatom to construct two reactors with a combined capacity of 4,000…

Africa News Now September 26, 2025

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ECOWAS Forum Charts Bold Energy Future with Focus on Green Hydrogen and Clean Mobility

The 10th ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025) wrapped up in Banjul with a strong call for greater regional cooperation to fast-track universal access to affordable and sustainable energy across…

Africa News Now September 22, 2025