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UN Elects Liberia, DR Congo and three other Nations to Security Council for 2026–2027 Term

The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister Warns of Growing Extremist Threat Across Sahel

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has warned of an escalating threat posed by extremist groups seeking to destabilize the Sahel region. Speaking in Kaduna after a two-day inspection…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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MK Party Sacks Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu Over Visit to Controversial Pastor Bushiri

South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has dismissed its secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, just six months after his appointment, following an unsanctioned visit to controversial Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri during Easter.…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Ghana, Japan Sign ¥402 Million Grant Deal to Boost Public Sector Training

Ghana and Japan have signed a ¥402 million (approx. $2.6 million USD) grant agreement to strengthen advanced education and professional development for Ghanaian public sector workers under the Japan Human…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Sudan’s Civil War Displaces Over 4 Million Amid Ethnic Killings and Humanitarian Crisis, UN Warns

The United Nations has issued a stark warning as Sudan’s civil war reaches a catastrophic milestone, with over 4 million people forced to flee the country since fighting erupted in…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

ANN West Africa

Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio Hosts Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko to Deepen Bilateral Ties

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday welcomed Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to Freetown for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation between the…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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South African Court Rejects Zuma’s Bid to End Long-Running Corruption Trial

A high court in South Africa on Tuesday dismissed former President Jacob Zuma’s application to permanently halt his long-running corruption trial, clearing the way for proceedings to continue later this…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Ugandan Forces Kill Two Suspected Terrorists Near Martyrs Day Shrine in Kampala

Ugandan security forces shot and killed two suspected terrorists, including a female suicide bomber, near the Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine in Kampala on June 3, during the country’s annual Martyrs Day…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Alleges Sexual Torture in Tanzanian Detention, Calls for International Probe

Kenyan activist and photojournalist Boniface Mwangi has made harrowing allegations of sexual torture during a recent detention in Tanzania, sparking regional and international outcry. Speaking at a press conference in…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

ANN West Africa

ECOWAS at 50: Regional Leaders Call for Unity, Development, and Democratic Renewal

A high-level roundtable commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was held in Lagos on May 28, spotlighting urgent regional issues such as poverty,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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M23 Rebels Executed 21 Civilians in Goma Amid Mounting Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of executing at least 21 civilians during a two-day killing spree in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025