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President Ruto Condemns Blogger’s Death in Custody, Orders Transparent Probe

Kenyan President William Ruto has condemned the death of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody, describing the incident as “heartbreaking and unacceptable.” Ruto called for an urgent, transparent…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Nigerian Army Dismantles 27 Illegal Refineries in Expanded Crackdown on Oil Theft

The Nigerian Army has intensified its campaign against oil theft and pipeline vandalism by dismantling 27 illegal refining sites across four oil-producing states in the Niger Delta. The large-scale operation,…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

ANN West Africa

Ghana Signs $2 Billion Deal to Extend Jubilee, TEN Oil Fields Licenses Through 2040

Ghana has signed a landmark $2 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a consortium of international and local partners to extend production licenses for its flagship Jubilee and TEN oil…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Ghana Government Appeals to Retired Nurses as Nationwide Strike Cripples Health Services

Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on retired nurses and midwives to return to duty temporarily in response to a nationwide strike that has paralyzed healthcare services across…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Liberian Lawmakers Face Court Over National Assembly Arson Allegations

A preliminary hearing has commenced at the Monrovia City Court to determine the strength of the case against four high-profile Liberian lawmakers accused of involvement in an arson attack on…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Deadly Winter Storm Hits Eastern Cape: 7 Killed, Schoolchildren Missing in South Africa Floods

At least seven people have died and several others are missing after a powerful winter storm triggered widespread flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. The severe weather system, which…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

ANN West Africa

Gambia Denies Claims of Senegal Illegally Extracting Oil, Cites Lack of Commercial Discoveries

The Gambian government has firmly denied accusations that Senegal is illegally exploiting its oil and gas resources, stating that the country remains in the preliminary stages of exploration and has…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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WHO Extends Global Health Emergency as Mpox Cases Surge Across Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended its global health emergency designation for Mpox, citing continued spread and rising fatalities nearly a year after the virus was classified as a…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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China Reaffirms Support for Africa at Hunan Cooperation Forum

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to deepening ties with Africa, pledging continued support for infrastructure, trade, and modernization projects across the continent. The announcement came during…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Congo and Senegal Deepen Economic and Diplomatic Ties During PM Makosso’s Official Visit

The Republic of Congo and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation as Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso begins a five-day official visit to Dakar.…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Ghana Nurses’ Strike Deepens as Talks Stall, Health Services Disrupted Nationwide

Ghana’s healthcare system is under growing strain as the nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) enters its second week without resolution. Negotiations between the union…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025