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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

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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

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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