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Tinubu Orders Emergency Response as Niger Floods Kill 151, Displace Thousands

President Bola Tinubu has ordered urgent search and rescue operations after devastating floods in Niger State claimed at least 151 lives and displaced over 3,000 people. The president directed the…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Bill Gates Pledges $200bn Fortune to Transform Health and Education in Africa by 2045

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has announced that the majority of his estimated $200 billion fortune will be spent on improving health and education in Africa over the…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Al-Qaeda-Linked JNIM Launches Deadly Assaults on Boulikessi and Timbuktu as Mali’s Security Crumbles

An al-Qaeda-affiliated group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for two coordinated attacks on Malian military positions in Boulikessi and Timbuktu, further highlighting the deteriorating security situation…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Senegal Shuts Down 43 Illegal Gold Mining Sites in Kédougou Amid Smuggling Concerns

The Senegalese Armed Forces dismantled 43 illegal gold mining operations in May 2025 across the eastern region of Kédougou, a strategic area rich in mineral resources and vulnerable to cross-border…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Second Group of White South African Afrikaners Quietly Relocates to U.S. Under Controversial Refugee Policy

A second group of white Afrikaner South Africans arrived in the United States on Friday, continuing a quiet and controversial relocation program approved by President Donald Trump. Unlike the initial…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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21 Kano Athletes Killed in Tragic Bus Crash Returning from National Sports Festival

At least 21 athletes and officials from Kano State have died in a tragic road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival held in Ogun State, c. The fatal…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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UK Endorses Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara, Sparking Algerian Backlash

The United Kingdom has officially endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, marking a significant shift in its long-standing neutral stance on the disputed territory. During a visit to Rabat…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Niger’s President Accuses France and Allies of Covert War Against Sahel Confederation

Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani has accused France and other Western powers of orchestrating a covert campaign to destabilise the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) — a military alliance comprising Niger,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Ugandan Earthen Floors Cut Construction Costs, Improve Health, and Fight Climate Change

A low-cost, eco-friendly flooring alternative is transforming housing in Uganda by reducing construction expenses, improving health, and lowering carbon emissions. Developed by Earth Enable, a social enterprise launched in 2017,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Over 200 Dead, 500 Missing as Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades Devastates Mokwa

More than 200 people have been confirmed dead and at least 500 remain missing following catastrophic floods that swept through Mokwa, a town in Niger State, central Nigeria, on Thursday,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Upgrades Key Power Infrastructure with Buyo-Man Substation Reinforcement

The Ivorian Electricity Company (CIE) has announced the completion of critical upgrades on the 225 kV Buyo-Man N°1 and 2 substation located in Duékoué, western Côte d’Ivoire. The infrastructure overhaul…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025