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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

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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