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Central African Republic Deepens Political Alliance with Russia

 The Central African Republic (CAR) has strengthened its political ties with Russia following the signing of a cooperation agreement between the ruling United Hearts Movement (MCU), led by President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, and Russia's United Russia party, headed by President Vladimir Putin. Signed remotely, the agreement marks deepening re...

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Cameroon Faces Uncertainty as Paul Biya Prepares for Eighth Term

 As Cameroon braces for pivotal elections later this year, the spotlight falls on 91-year-old President Paul Biya, who is widely expected to pursue an eighth term in office. If reelected, Biya would extend his already record-breaking 42-year rule, cementing his status as Africa's longest-serving leader. While his party, the Cameroon People's D...

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Nigeria becomes the ninth BRICS partner country

 Brazil's government said on Friday that Nigeria has been accepted as a partner country in the multinational BRICS group. This adds Africa's largest economy to the growing alliance of emerging market countries.Brazil, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the bloc, described Nigeria as having converging interests with other members ...

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Morocco Becomes the Most Popular Tourist Destination in Africa

 Morocco has firmly established itself as Africa's leading tourist destination. In 2024, the country welcomed an impressive 17.4 million international tourists, earning the top spot among the continent's most-visited nations. This record-breaking achievement represents a 20% increase compared to 2023 and a staggering 33% rise compared to 2019,...

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Rwanda Poised to Become Africa’s Newest Oil Producer

 Rwanda is set to join Africa's oil-producing nations following a significant oil discovery in Lake Kivu. According to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board, a 2D seismic survey conducted from 2021 to 2022 identified 13 structural pockets and potential drilling locations with promising hydrocarbon reserves. This development aligns with th...

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Experts Forecast 3.5% Growth for Nigeria’s Economy in 2025

 Experts are projecting that Nigeria's economy will grow by 3.5% year-on-year in 2025, surpassing an estimated 3.2% growth in 2024, according to the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor. The report attributes this growth to the easing of inflationary pressures and the stabilizing effects of the government's two flagship reforms: forei...

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Zimbabwe opposition backs move to extend president's mandate

The bill to prolong President Emmerson Mnangagwa's current mandate could be tabled before parliament in a matter of days. Interestingly, it has already won opposition backing. On Tuesday, a top official of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), the party of opposition chief Nelson Chamisa - said the outfit would not block the bid when officially ...

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Rising waters of Lake Tanganyika devastate residents of Uvira in DRC

 The city of Uvira in South Kivu is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as the waters of Lake Tanganyika continue to rise. The flooding has caused widespread destruction, with over 3,000 homes submerged and more than 36,000 people displaced. Months after the initial flooding began, the situation continues to deteriorate, leaving thousands in d...

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Nigeria Secures $255M from China for Key Rail Project

 The China Development Bank (CDB) has officially approved a $255 million loan to support Nigeria's ambitious Kano-Kaduna railway project. The 203-kilometer-long standard-gauge line will connect Kano—the commercial hub of northern Nigeria—to the capital city, Abuja. This crucial funding is aimed at ensuring the project progresses without setbac...

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Nigeria’s EFCC arrests 105 for internet fraud, including four Chinese nationals

 Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 105 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, for allegedly running an internet fraud scheme targeting hotels in Europe and beyond. The suspects were apprehended on Thursday during a raid at an apartment in Abuja, the nation's capital, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale s...

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Chinese FM to strengthen ties during Africa visit

 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a visit to four African nations - Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Chad - marking the 35th consecutive year that the Chinese foreign minister has chosen Africa as the destination for his first overseas trip of the year. For decades, China's annual visits have underscored a deep-...

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2025 welcomes rare twin elephants in Kenya

With the new year kicking off already, it's good news for the elephant world in Kenya. On January 2, the Kenya Wildlife Service shared on its social media platforms that it spotted a mother elephant with twins in Shimba Hills National Reserve. This marks the third case of twin births of elephants in the country in three years. The phenomenon of twi...

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Ghana ends visa requirements for Africans

 Beginning in early 2025, Ghana is allowing visa free entry to citizens of all countries in Africa, after president Nana Akufo-Addo gave the move the green light in December. It comes after a pledge made by the president at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues; in the president's words, it aims to build ''stronger ties across Africa''. It's hoped t...

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Nigeria Lifts Mining Ban in Zamfara After Security Boost

Nigeria has lifted a five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State due to improved security conditions, the mining minister has announced. The suspension, imposed in 2019 due to rampant bandit attacks, had left the state's abundant gold, lithium, and copper deposits untapped. However, the situation has improved thanks to the efforts of securi...

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What climate records were broken in 2024?

This year, 2024, is set to become the hottest on record, surpassing the previous high in 2023, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). For the first time, average global temperatures will exceed 1.5C (2.7F) above pre-industrial levels from 1850-1900, the upper limit set by the Paris Agreement. The agreement aimed ...

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Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?

 Mosquitoes are usually associated with serious diseases, such as malaria, dengue fever and yellow fever. However, researchers from Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and Radboud University in the Netherlands may have found a valuable new role for the insects: as vaccine distributors. Their scientists say they have successfully engineered...

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One year to go until AFCON 2025: key information and expectations

Morocco will host Africa for the second time, having hosted in 1988. Qualifying ended in November, but several questions remain about the continent's biggest sporting event. When will the 2025 AFCON take place? The schedule for the biennial competition has changed again, with the busy schedules of clubs and international teams creating a "planning ...

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Burkina Faso adopts amnesty law for 2015 putschists

 Burkina Faso's government has adopted a new bill which will grant amnesty to people convicted in connection with the failed 2015 coup. The Minister of Justice said they will first have to admit to facts, behave well, and be willing to be operationally deployed in the fight against terrorism. In 2015, a group of soldiers from the country's eli...

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UN Extends Peacekeeping Mission In DRC Until 2025

 The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the mandate for a long-running U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo for another year. This follows further delaying an agreed withdrawal from the eastern provinces. The Congolese government has previously pushed for the force - known as MONUSCO - to leave, but a ...

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DRC files criminal case against Apple over alleged use of illegal minerals

Multinational tech giant, Apple, is in the spotlight after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed a criminal case against its subsidiaries in Belgium and France. Kinshasa accuses the company of illegally using what it described as "blood minerals" in its supply chain. The allegations against Apple reportedly include war crimes, laundering, fo...

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