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Weekly News Brief
Welcome to Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we comprehensively give an overview of the top news stories shaping the African continent. We delve each week into various significant developments, including political developments, social and security challenges, and economic updates.
Africa This Week (01/02/2025)
Thousands protested at the Rafah border crossing against U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for Egypt and…
Africa This Week (25/01/2025)
Gabon will hold its presidential election on April 12, 2025, as announced by the council of ministers following a…
Africa This Week (18/01/2025)
Daniel Chapo, 48, this week was sworn in as Mozambique's president in a low-key ceremony in Maputo, overshadowed by…
Africa This Week (11/01/2025)
John Mahama this week was sworn in for a second term as Ghana's president, succeeding Nana Akufo-Addo after winning…
Africa This Week (04/01/2025)
Chad concluded its first parliamentary election in 13 years, aiming to transition from military to civilian rule.…
Africa This Week (28/12/2024)
The United Nations Security Council authorized the African Union Stabilisation and Support Mission in Somalia…
Africa This Week (21/12/2024)
West Africa’s ECOWAS on Sunday approved an exit timeline for Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso following their decision…
Africa This Week (14/12/2024)
Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama won the presidency on Sunday, defeating Vice President Mahamudu…
Africa This Week (07/12/2024)
Namibia on Wednesday elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who won 57% of the vote despite…
Africa This Week (30/11/2024)
The World Trade Organization's General Council this week reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as…