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Former UK Soldier Denied Bail as Kenya Seeks Extradition in 2012 Killing of Agnes Wanjiru

A former British soldier accused of killing a young Kenyan woman more than 12 years ago has been denied bail by a London court, marking a major step toward possible…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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Dutch Prosecutors Seek 20-Year Sentence for Eritrean Accused of Running Brutal Libya Trafficking Network

Dutch prosecutors are seeking a 20-year prison sentence for Eritrean national Amanuel Walid, also known as Tewelde Goitom, in what has become the largest human-trafficking trial in the Netherlands. Goitom,…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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Arsenal Ends Controversial ‘Visit Rwanda’ Sponsorship After Six-Year Partnership

Arsenal has confirmed it will end its high-profile sleeve sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the close of the current Premier League season, bringing an end to one of football’s…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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UK Threatens Visa Restrictions for Angola, Namibia, and DRC Over Deportation Issues

The United Kingdom has issued a stern warning to Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, threatening to block tourist and VIP visas if the countries do not…

Africa News Now November 17, 2025

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Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa Wins High-Stakes Election to Join the International Court of Justice

Kenyan legal scholar Professor Phoebe Okowa has been elected to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after a tense, multi-round vote at the United Nations that saw four African candidates…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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UN and African Union Deepen Partnership to Tackle Conflicts and Push for Africa’s Global Representation

The United Nations and the African Union Commission have strengthened their strategic partnership to better align their long-term development agendas UN Agenda 2030 and AU Agenda 2063 with the shared…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Nigeria, U.S., and U.K. Launch Joint Probe After $235 Million Cocaine Seizure in Lagos

Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has launched an international investigation with the United States and United Kingdom following the discovery of 1,000 kilograms of cocaine at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Lebanon Frees Hannibal Gaddafi After 10 Years in Detention Over Missing Cleric Case

Lebanese authorities have released Hannibal Gaddafi, the son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, after nearly a decade in detention, following the payment of $900,000 bail, officials confirmed on Monday.…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Sudanese Film Cotton Queen Wins Top Prize at Thessaloniki Film Festival

Sudanese filmmaker Suzannah Mirghani has won the Golden Alexander, the top honor at the 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece, for her debut feature film Cotton Queen. The award…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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Dutch Court Opens Trial of Eritrean Man Accused of Running Brutal Migrant Smuggling Network

A major human smuggling trial began Monday in the Netherlands against Tewelde Goitom, also known as Amanuel Walid, an Eritrean man accused of operating a vast trafficking network that moved…

Africa News Now November 3, 2025

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Two East Africans Win 47th Istanbul Marathon

Kenya’s Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo and Ethiopia’s Bizuager Aderra emerged victorious at the 47th Istanbul Marathon on Sunday, continuing East Africa’s dominance in long-distance running. Kilimo clocked 2:10:12 to win the…

Africa News Now November 3, 2025