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Kenya Deputy Police Chief Steps Aside Amid Probe into Blogger’s Custodial Death

Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, has stepped aside temporarily as investigations intensify into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under suspicious circumstances while in police…

Africa News Now June 17, 2025

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Ghana Begins Emergency Evacuation of Citizens from Iran Amid Middle East Tensions

Ghana has launched an emergency evacuation of its citizens from Iran in response to rising tensions and escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Museveni Signs Law Allowing Military Trials for Civilians Despite Court Ruling

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law a controversial amendment that permits military courts to try civilians under specific circumstances, a move that defies a recent Supreme Court ruling…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu to Represent Himself in Treason Trial Amid Rights Concerns

Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been granted permission to represent himself in his treason trial after raising concerns over violations of his legal and human rights while in…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Burkina Faso Launches New Military Academy to Boost Counterinsurgency Efforts

Burkina Faso is expanding its military training infrastructure with the construction of a new national academy aimed at improving the combat readiness of its armed forces, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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DR Congo Justice Minister Barred from Leaving Kinshasa Amid $19M Corruption Probe

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Minister of State for Justice, Constant Mutamba Tungumba, has been barred from leaving the capital, Kinshasa, as authorities investigate his alleged involvement in the…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Senegal Warns Citizens to Comply with Tougher U.S. Immigration Rules

Senegal’s government has issued an urgent advisory to its citizens in light of newly enforced U.S. immigration policies, warning of stricter penalties for violations and urging travelers to ensure full…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Grants $126 Million Loan to Senegal in Rare Regional Bailout

In an unprecedented show of financial solidarity within West Africa’s Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), Côte d’Ivoire has extended a loan of nearly 77 billion CFA francs (approximately $126 million)…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Young African Entrepreneurs Thrive in China as Trade Ties Deepen

Young African entrepreneurs are emerging as key players in the growing economic partnership between China and Africa, leveraging China's supportive policies and expanding markets to launch and scale cross-continental businesses.…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Zambia’s Former President Edgar Lungu to Receive State Funeral After Tense Negotiations

After nearly two weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Zambia has finalized funeral plans for former President Edgar Lungu, who died at age 68 in South Africa, where he had been receiving…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Congolese Anti-Corruption Martyr Beatified by Vatican Amid National Struggles

The Vatican on Sunday beatified Floribèrt Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a 26-year-old Congolese customs official murdered in 2007 for refusing a bribe to allow spoiled rice into the Democratic Republic…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025