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Russia wants closer ties with Africa. But who's getting the better deal?

More trade, stronger security ties and promises of investment. But what is Africa actually gaining?

In our latest Africanews Debates, three experts tackle the big question: Is Africa's Russia bet paying off?

Watch the full debate and tell us what you think: Is Russia gaining more from Africa than Africa is getting in return?

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Senegal's debt crisis: Who will pay the price?

With public debt nearing 130% of GDP, Senegal is pushing for a deal with international creditors as repayment costs continue to rise.

The government faces a difficult balancing act: easing its debt burden without cutting essential spending or putting more pressure on households.

Can Senegal tackle its debt crisis without making ordinary citizens pay the price? Share your thoughts below. Find out in this latest episode of #BsinessAfrica

1 week ago | [YT] | 2

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Russia and Africa are growing closer, but who is getting the better deal?

From military cooperation to trade and investment, Moscow is expanding its ties across the continent. But are African countries seeing real benefits, or is Russia gaining more from the relationship?

We want to hear from you! Is Africa's partnership with Russia paying off?

Share your views in the comments and join us for Africanews Debates, live on Wednesday, 4 November at 15:00 CET (14:00 GMT).

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What do seeds stored deep in the Arctic have to do with Africa’s food future?

At Norway’s Svalbard Global Seed Vault, crop seeds are being preserved to help protect biodiversity and support future food security as the climate changes.

We speak to NordGen’s Lene Krøl Andersen about why this matters for African farmers and future generations.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 4

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What does seeing Earth from space teach you about life?

NASA astronaut Christina Koch shares how her journey beyond Earth changed her perspective on humanity, why her time in Ghana left a lasting impression, and what space exploration can teach us about working together.

Watch her exclusive interview with #Africanews.

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

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Catch all the latest stories in Africa on this episode of AFRICANEWS TODAY.

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Catch all the latest stories in Africa on this episode of AFRICANEWS TODAY.

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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Africa needs medicines. So why is it importing up to 80% of them?

From pandemics to global conflicts, Africa’s reliance on imported medicines comes at a cost. But can the continent turn things around?

On this week’s Business Africa, Lenias Hwenda, CEO of Medicines 4 Africa, explains what’s holding back local production and what needs to change.

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

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Africa’s debt crisis is deepening, but who is paying the price?

As the IMF prepares to unveil its latest global economic outlook, governments across Africa are facing growing pressure to raise taxes, cut subsidies and rein in spending. For millions of households, those measures can mean higher food prices, fewer public services and a rising cost of living.

From Kenya and Nigeria to Ghana and beyond, the economic choices facing governments are becoming increasingly difficult.

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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Federal forces retake Adwa in northern Ethiopia as tensions with Eritrea rise. Plus: Malawi’s fuel crisis, chess transforming lives in Kenyan prisons, a whale boom in South Africa, and Algeria’s arrest of 61 Moroccans.

Watch the latest Africanews bulletin for today’s top stories across Africa.

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