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South African Police General Accuses Minister and Commissioner of Aiding Crime Syndicates

South Africa has been rocked by explosive allegations from a senior provincial police official, claiming high-level collusion between government and police leaders and organized crime. Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the…

Africa News Now July 8, 2025

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Zimbabwe Court Clears Path for Gukurahundi Hearings Despite Opposition Objections

A Zimbabwean court has dismissed a legal bid by the opposition Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU) to halt public hearings on the Gukurahundi massacres—an episode of state-led violence in the…

Africa News Now July 2, 2025

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Akufo-Addo Urges African Nations to Invest 30% of Reserves in AfDB, Afreximbank

Former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on African governments to channel at least 30% of their sovereign reserves into African-owned financial institutions such as the African Export-Import…

Africa News Now June 30, 2025

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Ramaphosa Defies DA Ultimatum Amid Coalition Rift Over Deputy Minister’s Dismissal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a firm response to the Democratic Alliance (DA), stating he will “not yield to threats and ultimatums” amid escalating tensions within the Government…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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UN Report Warns of Rising Drug Use Crisis Across Africa

The 2025 World Drug Report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), released Thursday, reveals a sharp rise in drug consumption across Africa, sparking concerns over worsening…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025

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Former Zambian President’s Burial Halted Amid Dispute Over Final Resting Place

A South African court has halted the planned burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, just moments before the private ceremony was set to begin, intensifying an ongoing dispute between…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

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AU Urges Better Climate Data Access to Bolster Africa’s Disaster Readiness

The African Union (AU) has called on member states to urgently improve access to global climate data, citing its vital role in enhancing early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and climate…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

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King Mswati III Begins Historic State Visit to Ghana to Deepen South–South Ties

King Mswati III of Eswatini arrived in Accra on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, for a four-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation with Ghana across multiple sectors. The visit…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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South Africa Secures $1.5B World Bank Loan to Tackle Infrastructure Crisis and Fuel Green Growth

South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank to upgrade its failing transportation infrastructure and accelerate its transition toward a low-carbon economy, the National Treasury announced…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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Ramaphosa Urges Restraint as U.S. Joins Israel’s Strikes on Iran

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has voiced strong concern over the United States' decision to join Israel's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, warning of the risk of a full-scale regional…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Ramaphosa Arrives in Canada for G7 Summit Amid Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa landed in Calgary on Sunday, where he was greeted by a welcome delegation ahead of the 2025 Group of Seven (G7) summit. The high-profile meeting…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025