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Africa News Roundup: June 29 to July 6, 2025

7Jul

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Africa News Roundup: June 29 to July 6, 2025

This is a round up of major occurrences around Africa in the week ending on the 6th of July 2025. Political Developments Nigeria: Opposition Coalition Gains Momentum The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of “calculated incompetence,” claiming that recent government reforms, such as plans to address food security and export bottlenecks, were spurred by political pressure from the ADC-led opposition coalition. The coalition’s successful unveiling last week reportedly prompted the government to prioritize food availability for Nigerians, a move the ADC argues would not have occurred without their influence. This highlights growing political tensions as opposition forces, including defections from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to t...

Africa News Weekly Roundup, June 16-22, 2025

23Jun

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Africa News Weekly Roundup, June 16-22, 2025

This is a roundup of major happenings around Africa between Monday the 16th of June and Sunday the 22nd of June 2025. Kenya: Gold Mine Collapse, Protests Over Custody Death, and Infrastructure Initiatives In West Pokot, Kenya, a tragic gold mine collapse on June 17 resulted in one confirmed death, with local authorities launching an immediate investigation into the safety conditions of artisanal mining operations in the region. The incident underscored the persistent dangers faced by workers in unregulated mining sites, prompting calls for stricter oversight. In Nairobi, public unrest intensified following the death of 31-year-old blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody on June 15. Protests erupted across the capital on June 18, with demonstrators accusing security for...

26May

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Africa News Roundup: 19–26, 2025

The past week in Africa was marked by significant political, economic, and social developments across various regions. From high-profile diplomatic tensions to judicial rulings and economic advancements, the continent saw a range of stories shaping its trajectory. Below is an updated and detailed news roundup, organized by region, based on available information and insights from recent sources. The stories are presented under regional headings for clarity, with supporting links integrated where relevant. Southern Africa Trump’s Oval Office Clash with South African President Over “White Genocide” Claims A contentious White House meeting on May 21, 2025, between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dominated headlines. Intended to discuss trade...

19May

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Africa News Roundup: May 12–19, 2025

The past week has seen Africa grapple with a range of significant events, from diplomatic controversies and violent conflicts to cultural milestones and health crises. South Africa’s tensions with the United States, Burkina Faso’s security challenges, and Libya’s political unrest have dominated headlines, while cultural achievements in Nigeria and South Africa highlight the continent’s global influence. Below is a detailed roundup of the major news stories, organized by country, with regional groupings where relevant. Southern Africa South Africa: Refugee Controversy and Diplomatic Strain South Africa has been at the center of a diplomatic firestorm with the United States following President Donald Trump’s decision to grant refugee status to white Afrikaners. On May 12, 59 Afrikan...

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré: An Emerging Pan-African Icon

13May

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Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré: An Emerging Pan-African Icon

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – May 13, 2025 Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s 37-year-old military leader, is capturing global attention as a self-styled pan-Africanist, drawing both fervent admiration and sharp criticism as he steers the West African nation through a transformative yet turbulent period. A BBC report published on May 12, 2025, highlights Traoré’s growing international appeal, particularly among African youth, for his bold anti-imperialist stance and economic reforms, even as his regime faces accusations of authoritarianism and struggles with a persistent jihadist insurgency. Traoré, who seized power in a 2022 coup, has positioned himself as a modern-day Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary Burkinabè leader assassinated in 1987. His rhetoric, railing against Western im...

Hunger Crisis in West & Central Africa Worsens

12May

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Hunger Crisis in West & Central Africa Worsens

Dakar, Senegal – May 12, 2025 Without immediate funding, WFP will be forced to scale down even further, both in the number of people reached and the size of food rations distributed A dire hunger crisis is unfolding in West and Central Africa, with nearly 53 million people projected to face severe food insecurity during the June-August 2025 lean season, according to the latest Cadre Harmonisé food security analysis. The World Food Programme (WFP) has sounded the alarm, warning that almost three million people are at risk of emergency or catastrophic hunger levels, with 2,600 individuals in Mali facing the most extreme conditions (IPC/CH Phase 5). This marks a 16-million-person increase in food insecurity since earlier this year, driven by a toxic combination of conflict, climate sh...

Africa Weekly News Roundup: May 3–9, 2025

12May

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Africa Weekly News Roundup: May 3–9, 2025

The past week in Africa was marked by significant developments across political, economic, social, and humanitarian spheres. From escalating conflicts and economic reforms to cultural milestones and environmental challenges, the continent saw a range of events that shaped its trajectory. Below is a detailed roundup of the major news stories from Africa for the week of May 3–9, 2025, organized by key themes. Political Developments Nigeria’s Senate Passes Tax Reform Bills On May 9, Nigeria’s Senate approved tax reform bills aimed at boosting government revenue, a critical step in addressing the country’s fiscal challenges. The reforms focus on improving tax collection efficiency and broadening the tax base to reduce dependency on oil revenues. However, the International Monetary...

Guinea-Bissau’s President Threatens to Expel ECOWAS Mission

3Mar

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Guinea-Bissau’s President Threatens to Expel ECOWAS Mission

Political tensions in Guinea-Bissau reached a boiling point on Monday as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s threat to expel a mediation mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) dominated headlines across Africa. The dramatic standoff, which saw the ECOWAS team abruptly depart the country over the weekend, has raised fresh concerns about stability in the coup-prone West African nation and the broader region’s unity. The ECOWAS mission, deployed in late February to broker a resolution to an ongoing election dispute, left Bissau in the early hours of March 1 after what the regional bloc described as explicit threats from President Embalo. The delegation had been tasked with facilitating dialogue between the government and opposition parties over the timing of legis...

Five Years On: What Has become of the AfCFTA?

10Feb

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Five Years On: What Has become of the AfCFTA?

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was ambitiously launched with the goal of transforming trade across Africa, creating what would be the world's largest free-trade zone by connecting 1.3 billion people and aiming for an additional $450 billion in revenue by 2035. However, five years after its signing in 2019, questions arise about its implementation and overall impact. The Promise of AfCFTA The AfCFTA was designed to dismantle trade barriers, reduce tariffs on 90% of goods by 2034, and foster a single market for goods and services across 55 African countries. It was seen as a pivotal step towards economic integration, promising to elevate intra-African trade, stimulate industrial growth, and enhance economic competitiveness. Early transactions under this framework, suc...

ADB Commits $2 Billion to Clean Cooking Access in Africa

16May

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ADB Commits $2 Billion to Clean Cooking Access in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged a monumental $2 billion over the next decade towards enhancing access to clean cooking solutions in Africa. This commitment was announced during a landmark summit on Clean Cooking in Africa held in Paris, where the Bank's President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, emphasized the critical importance of safe cooking alternatives beyond just culinary needs, highlighting the profound impact on dignity. The significance of this commitment lies in its potential to save the lives of approximately 600,000 individuals annually, predominantly women and children. The AfDB plans to allocate 20% of its energy project financing towards promoting safe cooking alternatives, aiming to address the prevalent use of charcoal, wood, and biomass for cooking in Africa. ...