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Ramaphosa Defies DA Ultimatum Amid Coalition Rift Over Deputy Minister’s Dismissal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a firm response to the Democratic Alliance (DA), stating he will “not yield to threats and ultimatums” amid escalating tensions within the Government…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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U.S. Warns Ghana Over High Student Visa Overstays, Possible Travel Restrictions Loom

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that the United States has issued an official warning to the Ghanaian government over the country’s growing student visa overstay rate,…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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Togo Braces for Nationwide Youth-Led Protests Against President Gnassingbé’s Two-Decade Rule

Widespread youth-led protests erupted across Togo on Thursday, June 26, amid escalating political tensions over President Faure Gnassingbé’s 20-year rule. The demonstrations—set to continue through Saturday—were organized via social media…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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Niger and Switzerland Sign New Education and Skills Development Pact for Youth

Niger and Switzerland have strengthened bilateral ties through the signing of two major agreements aimed at improving education and youth employment in Niger. The signing ceremony took place on June…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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Togo Protesters Clash with Security Forces Over Gnassingbé’s Power Grab

Tensions flared in Lomé as Togolese security forces violently dispersed anti-government protests demanding the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbé. Using tear gas and batons, authorities broke up crowds that had…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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China, Senegal Pledge Deeper Ties and Development Cooperation in Beijing Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening ties with Senegal and the wider Global South during a high-level meeting with Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Beijing on…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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South Sudan Launches Landmark Military Court to Tackle SSPDF Abuses in Wau

South Sudan’s military has opened a landmark court martial in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr El Ghazal, to prosecute serious crimes committed by members of the South Sudan People’s…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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One Year On: Kenyan-Led UN Security Mission Marks Milestone in Haiti Amid Ongoing Gang Crisis

A year after the deployment of the first Kenyan police officers to Haiti, senior Haitian and United Nations officials gathered in Port-au-Prince on Thursday, June 27, to mark the anniversary…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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UN Report Warns of Rising Drug Use Crisis Across Africa

The 2025 World Drug Report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), released Thursday, reveals a sharp rise in drug consumption across Africa, sparking concerns over worsening…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025

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29 Students Killed, 250 Injured in Bangui School Explosion and Stampede

The Central African Republic has declared three days of national mourning following a deadly explosion and stampede at Barthélémy Boganda High School in the capital, Bangui, that killed at least…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025

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Mali’s Top Court Dismisses Bid to Oust Transitional Leader Assimi Goïta

Mali’s Constitutional Court has rejected a legal request to remove Transitional President Colonel Assimi Goïta from office, stating it lacks the authority to rule on the matter. The petition, filed…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025