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Museveni Signs Law Allowing Military Trials for Civilians Despite Court Ruling

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law a controversial amendment that permits military courts to try civilians under specific circumstances, a move that defies a recent Supreme Court ruling…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu to Represent Himself in Treason Trial Amid Rights Concerns

Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been granted permission to represent himself in his treason trial after raising concerns over violations of his legal and human rights while in…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Burundi Ruling Party Wins All Parliamentary Seats Amid Opposition Crackdown

Burundi’s ruling party, the CNDD-FDD, has claimed a complete victory in the country’s legislative elections, winning all 100 contested seats, according to final results announced by the Independent National Electoral…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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Refugees in Kenya Face Starvation as U.S. Aid Cuts Slash Food Rations to Crisis Levels

Over 300,000 refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma and Dadaab camps are facing severe food shortages after drastic funding cuts from the United States led the World Food Programme (WFP) to reduce…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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President Ruto Condemns Blogger’s Death in Custody, Orders Transparent Probe

Kenyan President William Ruto has condemned the death of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody, describing the incident as “heartbreaking and unacceptable.” Ruto called for an urgent, transparent…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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WHO Extends Global Health Emergency as Mpox Cases Surge Across Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended its global health emergency designation for Mpox, citing continued spread and rising fatalities nearly a year after the virus was classified as a…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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China Reaffirms Support for Africa at Hunan Cooperation Forum

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to deepening ties with Africa, pledging continued support for infrastructure, trade, and modernization projects across the continent. The announcement came during…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Outrage in Kenya Over Blogger’s Death in Police Custody Sparks Protests

Protests have erupted in Nairobi following the suspicious death of Kenyan blogger and activist Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody under circumstances now widely disputed. Ojwang, who had…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Ethiopia Projects 8.9% Growth in 2025/26 Amid IMF Reforms and Economic Strains

Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide told parliament this week that the country’s economy is expected to grow by 8.9% in the 2025/2026 fiscal year—an upward revision from the earlier 8.4%…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Central Africa Amid Sudan Conflict

As Sudan’s civil war enters its third year, the humanitarian crisis in Central Africa is deepening, with over 25 million people facing acute food insecurity, and more than 1.2 million…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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British Soldier Arrested in Kenya Over Rape Allegation

A member of the British armed forces has been arrested in Kenya following an allegation of rape, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed on Sunday. The soldier, whose…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025