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Young African Entrepreneurs Thrive in China as Trade Ties Deepen

Young African entrepreneurs are emerging as key players in the growing economic partnership between China and Africa, leveraging China's supportive policies and expanding markets to launch and scale cross-continental businesses.…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Mali Approves Renewable Five-Year Presidential Term for Transitional Leader Amid Regional Shift

The Malian transitional government has approved a landmark bill establishing a renewable five-year presidential term for the head of the Transition, a move that aligns with outcomes from the April…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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Over 16,000 Irregular Migrants Expelled from Algeria to Niger Since April

Nigerien authorities have confirmed that more than 16,000 irregular African migrants have been expelled from Algeria to Niger between April and early June 2025, marking a sharp uptick in forced…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Russia Expands Military and Security Ties with Africa Amid Wagner Reshuffle

Russia is deepening its engagement with African nations, particularly in the areas of defence and security, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced Monday. He emphasized that the Kremlin aims to "comprehensively…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Burkina Faso’s Traoré Warns of Foreign Plots to Divide Sahel Alliance

Burkina Faso’s transitional President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has accused foreign powers of actively working to fracture the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—a regional bloc uniting Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—by…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Sahel Faces Deepening Humanitarian Crisis as 29 Million Need Aid in 2025

Nearly 29 million people across six Sahel countries will need urgent humanitarian assistance and protection in 2025, according to a new report from the UN Office for the Coordination of…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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Mali Suspends Artisanal Gold Mining Amid Deadly Risks During Rainy Season

The Malian government has announced the suspension of all artisanal gold mining activities from June 15 to September 30, 2025, citing severe safety concerns due to the upcoming rainy season.…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister Warns of Growing Extremist Threat Across Sahel

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has warned of an escalating threat posed by extremist groups seeking to destabilize the Sahel region. Speaking in Kaduna after a two-day inspection…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Niger’s President Accuses France and Allies of Covert War Against Sahel Confederation

Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani has accused France and other Western powers of orchestrating a covert campaign to destabilise the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) — a military alliance comprising Niger,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Mali Raises 38.2 Billion CFA in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Auction

The Malian government has successfully raised 38.2 billion CFA francs in a regional debt auction organized by UMOA-Titres, surpassing its initial goal of 35 billion CFA francs. The auction, held…

Africa News Now May 29, 2025

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ECOWAS Eyes Reintegration of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Amid 50th Anniversary Celebrations

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains hopeful about the return of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, despite their official withdrawal from the bloc on January 29, 2024.…

Africa News Now May 29, 2025