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Former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Detained in the U.S. Amid Corruption Charges

Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former finance minister, has been detained by U.S. authorities, his lawyer confirmed Wednesday. Ofori-Atta, 66, is in the United States for medical treatment but faces corruption allegations…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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Mali and Canada Strengthen Cooperation to Protect Education Amid Insecurity

Mali and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting education in regions affected by insecurity, aiming to improve access to schooling and sustain learning for vulnerable children. On Monday in…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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AU Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland, Citing Regional and Legal Concerns

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, calling the move “unilateral and illegitimate” in a statement released Tuesday. The AU’s Council for…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Young African Migrants Face Freezing Nights on the Streets of Paris

In the historic heart of Paris, several dozen snow-covered tents shelter around 300 young African migrants, many of whom are unaccompanied minors seeking official recognition, as they spend nights outdoors…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Ramaphosa Condemns U.S. Military Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro, Urges UN Action

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling it a…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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South Africa in Talks with Russia to Repatriate 17 Citizens Drawn into Ukraine War

South African authorities say they are in high-level talks with Russia to secure the return of 17 South African men who were allegedly misled into joining the Russian military and…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Head Holds Talks in Riyadh Amid Ongoing Conflict

Sudan’s transitional Sovereignty Council president, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arrived in Riyadh on Monday for high-level talks with Saudi officials, part of ongoing efforts to broker peace in Sudan’s ongoing civil…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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African Union Condemns Deadly Anti-Semitic Attack in Australia

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned what it described as a “heinous terrorist attack” on the Jewish community in Australia, following a deadly assault at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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U.S. to Deport 15 Kenyans Under Expanded “Worst of the Worst” Immigration Database

The United States government has announced plans to deport 15 Kenyan nationals convicted of serious crimes, as part of the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on immigrants deemed “dangerous.” The deportees…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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Ghana Protests ‘Humiliating’ Treatment of Citizens at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport

Ghana’s government has sharply condemned what it describes as the “inhumane and unjustifiable” treatment of its nationals at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport, following a series of detentions and deportations…

Africa News Now December 10, 2025

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Fifth Kenyan Police Contingent Arrives in Haiti Ahead of Elections

A fifth contingent of Kenyan police officers has arrived in Haiti as part of the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission, reinforcing efforts to curb rampant gang violence ahead of long-delayed…

Africa News Now December 9, 2025