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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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ECOWAS Leaders Meet in Abuja to Strengthen Standby Force and Regional Security

Leaders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have convened in Abuja to intensify efforts aimed at fortifying the ECOWAS Standby Force (SSF), a critical component in enhancing…

Africa News Now February 26, 2025

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The Gambia and India Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Focus on Defense Cooperation

The Gambia and India have solidified their bilateral relationship by focusing on enhancing collaboration in key areas such as capacity building, capability enhancement, and the sharing of best practices for…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Italian Prime Minister and Ministers Under Investigation for Repatriating Libyan Warlord Wanted by ICC

Prosecutors in Rome have launched a formal investigation into Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with two government ministers, over their involvement in the repatriation of a Libyan warlord who…

Africa News Now January 29, 2025

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EU Security Council Convenes Again to Address Escalating Crisis in Eastern DR Congo as M23 Rebels Advance

The United Nations Security Council held its second meeting in three days on Tuesday to address the deepening crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly the rapidly…

Africa News Now January 29, 2025

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Nigeria Prosecutes Over 100 Individuals for Terror Financing, Strengthening National Security Efforts

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has revealed that the country has successfully prosecuted more than 100 individuals involved in terror financing over the past two years. The announcement was made by…

Africa News Now January 23, 2025

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Central African Republic Signs Cooperation Agreement with Russia’s United Russia Party

The ruling United Hearts Movement (MCU) party of Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has signed a cooperation agreement with Russia's United Russia party, signaling a deepening political relationship between the…

Africa News Now January 21, 2025

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South African Police Intensify Hunt for “Tiger” Following Deadly Illegal Gold Mining Operation

South African authorities are escalating their search for a notorious Lesotho gang leader James Neo Tshoaeli, known as "Tiger," who allegedly led illegal gold mining operations in Stilfontein. The intensified effort…

Africa News Now January 20, 2025

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Mali Plans to Establish Domestic Arms Industry to Boost Military Capabilities

Malian Transitional President, General Assimi Goïta, has announced ambitious plans to develop a domestic arms industry aimed at enhancing the country's military capabilities and securing national defense. During a national…

Africa News Now January 20, 2025