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Chad Secures $625 Million IMF Deal to Boost Economic Stability and Development

Chad has secured a $625 million financing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a new four-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program that will run from 2025 to 2029.…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Sahel States Back Morocco’s Atlantic Corridor to Bypass ECOWAS Sanctions and Boost Trade

The Sahel nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have formally endorsed Morocco’s Atlantic Initiative, a strategic infrastructure project granting them access to global markets through Moroccan ports, amid regional…

Africa News Now April 29, 2025

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ECOWAS Adopts Emergency Plan to Navigate Sahel States’ Withdrawal, Urges Unity Amid Regional Turbulence

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has finalized a comprehensive emergency response plan following the formal withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc on…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Algeria Halts Flights to and from Mali Over Repeated Airspace Violations

Algeria has suspended all flights to and from neighboring Mali in response to what it described as repeated violations of its airspace, state television announced on Sunday. The move signals…

Africa News Now April 8, 2025

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Russia Extends Support to Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Strengthens Counter-Terrorism Efforts

The Russian government has voiced its strong support for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), lauding the initiative as an effective African-led solution to regional challenges. In an exclusive interview…

Africa News Now February 27, 2025