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On Wednesday 4th of October, the growth forecasts for sub-Saharan Africa were released by the World Bank. Concerns were raised about the continent experiencing a decade of economic decline due to increasing instability. The economic expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) significantly slowed down in 2022, reaching a rate of 3.
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On Tuesday 3rd of October, 2023, a large number of Ghanaians gathered in Accra, called for the removal of Ernest Addison, the governor of the central bank. The protesters expressed concerns about the handling of the economy, particularly during a challenging period of debt crisis. Once regarded as Africa'
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The World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday, 2nd October, 2023 warned about a looming hunger emergency for South Sudanese families who are fleeing the war in Sudan. According to WFP, the region along the boundary of South Sudan and Sudan is facing a critical food shortage. A concerning number of
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A coalition of six human rights groups on Monday, October 2nd, 2023, have said that the use of torture by the Egyptian authorities is so widespread and systematic, as to amount to a crime against humanity under customary international law. Mohammad Lotfy, the executive director of the Egyptian Commission for
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Hundreds of Islamic militant riding motorbikes have attacked Kandadji, a town in South Western Niger and killed 12 soldiers according to the defense ministry. The defense minister, Salifoe Modu stated that a search and sweep operation is now underway in order to track down the enemy. According to reports, soldiers
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The military junta in Burkina Faso on Wednesday,27th September 2023, stated that some army officials had planned to seize power and plunge the nation into "chaos". The attempt was halted by Burkina Faso's Security and Intelligence Services on Tuesday,26th September, 2023. Rimtalba Jean, a
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Morocco is set to host the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This was announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Morocco is replacing Guinea which was stripped of the rights to host the tournament due to concerns about infrastructures and facilities. Both Nigeria-Benin and Zambia were also interested
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"We seek enhanced international cooperation with African nations to achieve the 2030 agenda and Sustainable Development Goals" - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Bola Ahmed Tinubu while giving his address at the 78th United Nations General Assembly currently ongoing in
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The military junta of Mali through its spokesman, Abdoulaye Miaga stated on Monday that the initially scheduled dates for the two rounds of voting, February 4 and 18, 2024, were postponed owing to “technical reasons”. He further stated that, "The new dates for the presidential election will be communicated