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Ghana MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong Detained at Amsterdam Airport Amid US-Led Investigation Reports

Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained by Dutch authorities at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, according to a statement from Ghana’s Parliament. Frimpong, who represents the Asante…

Africa News Now May 13, 2026

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Nollywood Mourns Actor Alexx Ekubo Following Reports of His Death at 40

The Nigerian film industry is mourning actor Alexx Ekubo following widespread reports that the Nollywood star has died at the age of 40 after a prolonged illness. While tributes from…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Sierra Leone Opposition Raises Alarm Over Alleged Drug Trafficking Links After Major Cocaine Seizure

Sierra Leone’s main opposition leader, Abdulai Kargbo, has raised concerns over alleged connections between the country and international drug trafficking networks following the seizure of a massive cocaine shipment linked…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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African Union Renews Push for Permanent UN Security Council Seats

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has renewed Africa’s call for major reforms to the United Nations Security Council, describing the continent’s continued lack of permanent representation as a…

Africa News Now May 12, 2026

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Ghana Backs Ramaphosa’s Response to Xenophobic Violence in South Africa

Ghana’s government has expressed confidence in South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ability to address the recent wave of xenophobic violence and attacks against foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Senegal’s Urban Sanitation Investment Needs Could Reach $1.3 Billion by 2050, Study Finds

A new study under the African Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII) has revealed that Senegal’s annual sanitation investment needs could more than double by 2050, rising to an estimated $1.3…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Senegal Hosts High-Level African Security Forum in Dakar to Tackle Stability and Sovereignty Challenges

Senegal has opened the 10th edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, bringing together African heads of state, policymakers, and security experts to address the…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Benin Seeks Extradition of Activist Kémi Séba After Arrest in South Africa

Authorities in Benin have launched extradition proceedings against controversial activist Kémi Séba following his arrest in South Africa. Special prosecutor Mario Metonou, representing the Court for the Repression of Economic…

Africa News Now April 21, 2026

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Nigeria and Turkey Sign Defence Pact to Boost Counterterrorism and Military Capacity

Nigeria and Turkey have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and improving its military capabilities. The deal was confirmed after talks between Nigeria’s…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Macky Sall Joins Tight Race for UN Secretary-General as Global Tensions Shape Contest

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall is among four candidates auditioning this week for the role of Secretary-General of the United Nations, as the race to succeed António Guterres enters a…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Three Senegalese Fans Released in Morocco After AFCON Final Violence Sentences

Three football supporters from Senegal have been released from detention in Morocco after completing three-month prison sentences linked to unrest during the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026