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Senegal Posts December Trade Surplus as Exports Surge and Imports Ease

Senegal recorded a sharp improvement in its foreign trade position in December 2025, driven by a strong rebound in exports and a decline in imports, according to data from the…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Kenya and Egypt Push Deeper Ties, Back Dialogue on Nile Water Cooperation

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi held talks in Nairobi on Monday with Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty, as the two countries moved to strengthen bilateral relations, trade and…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Uganda and Tanzania Strengthen Ties with Infrastructure and Trade Talks

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni and Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan held high-level talks at State House in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, focusing on trade, infrastructure, and regional cooperation. The…

Africa News Now February 9, 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

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China and South Africa Launch New Initiative to Boost Africa’s Modernization

China and South Africa unveiled a new cooperation initiative during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg aimed at accelerating Africa’s modernization and sustainable development. The plan builds on commitments made at…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Visit Ghana from November 2–4

President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will arrive in Ghana on Sunday, November 2, for a three-day State Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two…

Africa News Now November 1, 2025

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Angola Makes Bold Move to Acquire Majority Stake in De Beers

Angola has formally entered the race to acquire an 85% stake in diamond giant De Beers, a move that could reshape the global diamond industry and shift economic influence in…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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Chad Deepens Ties with Russia in Push for Education and Economic Cooperation

Chad is moving closer to Russia after high level talks between Chadian Minister of State Dr. Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Senegal and Benin Strengthen Ties as Presidents Faye and Talon Call for Urgent Regional Reforms

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrived in Cotonou on Tuesday, July 15, for a one-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with Benin and revitalizing regional institutions grappling with…

Africa News Now July 16, 2025

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Ghana Honours PM Modi as India and Ghana Deepen Strategic Partnership

Ghana has conferred a special honour on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his global leadership and efforts to enhance India-Africa relations. The award was presented during Modi’s…

Africa News Now July 3, 2025

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Lourenço Urges Shift from Aid to Investment as U.S.-Africa Business Summit Opens in Luanda

Angolan President João Lourenço has called for a new model of U.S.–Africa engagement based on private investment and mutual benefit, urging a departure from the traditional aid-centered approach. Speaking at…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025