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Ghana Seeks Extradition of Russian Blogger Over Alleged Secret Filming and Online Abuse

Ghana says it will seek the extradition of a Russian national accused of secretly recording intimate encounters with women and sharing the footage online without consent. The suspect, described in…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Ukraine Says Two Nigerians Killed While Fighting for Russian Forces in Luhansk

Ukrainian authorities say the bodies of two Nigerian nationals who were fighting for Russia have been recovered in eastern Ukraine, highlighting ongoing allegations that Moscow is recruiting foreign nationals for…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Epstein Survivor Urges Palace to Release Records on Prince Andrew’s Ties

A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse has called on Buckingham Palace to proactively review and release records relating to Prince Andrew’s past association with the disgraced financier. Juliette Bryant, 43,…

Africa News Now February 12, 2026

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Kenya to Raise Alleged Recruitment of Citizens for Russia’s War in Ukraine During Moscow Visit

Kenya’s foreign minister, Musalia Mudavadi, will travel to Moscow next month after Nairobi condemned alleged recruiters accused of luring Kenyans to Russia with promises of well-paid jobs, only for some…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Pressure Mounts on Kenya to Halt Russia Recruitment After Citizen Killed in Ukraine War

Growing public anger is mounting in Kenya over the recruitment of citizens to Russia, as families mourn relatives who left for promised jobs abroad but ended up on the front…

Africa News Now February 10, 2026

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Kenyan Recruits Deceived into Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Victor, 28, still bears scars on his forearm from a Ukrainian drone strike, a grim reminder of being forcibly conscripted into the Russian army, along with hundreds of young Kenyans,…

Africa News Now February 10, 2026

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Somali President Slams Gaza Violence and Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has sharply criticized the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling both issues threats to international law and regional stability. Speaking on…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Rwanda Backs Louise Mushikiwabo for Third Term as Francophonie Secretary-General

Rwanda has officially announced its support for former Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo to serve a third term as Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), the global body…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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Two Hollywood Actors Granted Guinean Citizenship in Heritage Ceremony

Hollywood actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good were granted Guinean citizenship on Friday during an official ceremony in Conakry, presided over by senior aides to Guinea’s military leader, General Mamadi…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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Manchester City Sign Ghana Forward Antoine Semenyo in £65m Deal

Manchester City have completed the signing of Ghana international Antoine Semenyo from Premier League rivals Bournemouth in a deal reported to be worth around £65 million. Semenyo, a versatile forward…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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Central African Republic President Touadera Invites Russian President Putin

The re-elected President of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the country, further cementing a partnership that has grown in recent…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026