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Burkina Faso’s largest student union suspended after challenging Captain Traoré’s security record

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Burkina Faso’s military government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has suspended the country’s largest student union, deepening concerns over shrinking civic freedoms as authorities intensify efforts to silence dissent amid a worsening security crisis. Burkina Faso’s military government has suspended the country’s largest student union, UGEB, for three months, with possible renewal. The suspension was justified…

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South Africa ranked among 30 countries that feed the world

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South Africa has ranked among the world’s 30 largest food exporters, underscoring the country’s growing influence in global agricultural trade. South Africa is now among the world’s 30 largest food exporters, indicating its rising role in global agriculture. In 2024, South Africa exported $13.6 billion in agricultural products, making up about 0.9% of global agricultural…

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Ethiopia’s new transport roadmap could make it one of Africa’s biggest EV hubs

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Ethiopia has launched a national electric mobility roadmap aimed at transforming its transport sector, reducing emissions, and building a domestic clean-technology industry over the next five years. Ethiopia has unveiled its National Electric Mobility Strategy and Implementation Plan for 2025–2030. The roadmap seeks to accelerate electric vehicle adoption through infrastructure investment, policy reforms, and private-sector…

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Why Burkina Faso could soon receive another $105 million from IMF

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Burkina Faso is a step closer to securing nearly $105 million in fresh financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after reaching a staff-level agreement with the lender following a review of its economic reform programme. Burkina Faso is on track to receive approximately $104.89 million from the IMF following a staff-level agreement reached after…

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Kenya secures $13.5 million support package amid agreement to host U.S.-linked Ebola facility

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The United States has pledged $13.5 million to Kenya’s Ebola preparedness efforts following talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President William Ruto, with both leaders agreeing to deepen coordination on outbreak response and regional containment measures. The United States pledged $13.5 million to support Kenya’s Ebola preparedness after discussions between Secretary Marco…

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Dangote reduces Nigeria’s dependence on dollars despite resistance from the old system

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According to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel has been significantly mitigated by the oil refinery owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has drastically reduced Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel, nearly meeting the country’s entire fuel demand. Nigeria’s domestic refining growth is relieving pressure on the…

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