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Outrage in Kenya Over Blogger’s Death in Police Custody Sparks Protests

Protests have erupted in Nairobi following the suspicious death of Kenyan blogger and activist Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody under circumstances now widely disputed. Ojwang, who had…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Russia Expands Military and Security Ties with Africa Amid Wagner Reshuffle

Russia is deepening its engagement with African nations, particularly in the areas of defence and security, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced Monday. He emphasized that the Kremlin aims to "comprehensively…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Nigeria Vaccinates Over 14 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer in Landmark Health Campaign

Nigeria has successfully vaccinated more than 14 million girls against cervical cancer, marking a major milestone in the country’s fight against one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Burkina Faso’s Traoré Warns of Foreign Plots to Divide Sahel Alliance

Burkina Faso’s transitional President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has accused foreign powers of actively working to fracture the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—a regional bloc uniting Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—by…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Togo Forces Neutralize Militants in Kpendjal Amid Rising Jihadist Threats

Togo’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) have killed several armed militants in a major overnight operation in Kpikankandi, located in the Kpendjal prefecture of the Savanes region, near the country’s…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Ethiopia Projects 8.9% Growth in 2025/26 Amid IMF Reforms and Economic Strains

Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide told parliament this week that the country’s economy is expected to grow by 8.9% in the 2025/2026 fiscal year—an upward revision from the earlier 8.4%…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Congo PM Makosso Begins Six-Day Visit to Senegal to Boost Bilateral Ties

Republic of Congo Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso has arrived in Dakar for a six-day official visit, from June 10 to 15, aimed at deepening diplomatic, economic, and strategic cooperation…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Central Africa Amid Sudan Conflict

As Sudan’s civil war enters its third year, the humanitarian crisis in Central Africa is deepening, with over 25 million people facing acute food insecurity, and more than 1.2 million…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Ghana Risks EU Fish Export Ban Over Illegal Fishing Concerns

Ghana could face a complete ban on fish exports to the European Union if it fails to urgently reform its fishing industry to tackle illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Rayan Aït-Nouri Joins Manchester City in $42M Move from Wolves

Algerian international Rayan Aït-Nouri has officially signed with Manchester City in a high-profile transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers, in a deal reportedly worth $42 million. The 24-year-old left-back has agreed to…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Liberian Opposition Condemns Arrest of Lawmakers Over Arson Allegations

A coalition of major opposition parties in Liberia has strongly condemned the arrest of former Speaker Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers, denouncing it as a politically motivated crackdown on…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025