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Ghana Seeks Extradition of Russian Blogger Over Alleged Secret Filming and Online Abuse

Ghana says it will seek the extradition of a Russian national accused of secretly recording intimate encounters with women and sharing the footage online without consent. The suspect, described in…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Nigeria Warns Citizens Against Deceptive Recruitment into Foreign Wars

Nigerian authorities have issued a fresh warning over the recruitment of citizens into armed conflicts abroad through deceptive schemes, saying young people are being targeted with false promises of jobs,…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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At Least 20 Killed in Burkina Faso Attack as Ghana Confirms Death of Seven Traders

At least 20 people were killed on Saturday in an attack on the northern town of Titao, Burkina Faso, according to regional and security reports. The assault has been claimed…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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African Union Declares Slavery and Colonialism Genocide, Adopts Tribute Day for African Victims

Leaders of the African Union have adopted a landmark resolution describing slavery, deportation, colonialism and apartheid as acts of genocide and crimes against the people of Africa. The decision was…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Liberia Supreme Court Clears Way for Major Corruption Trial Involving Former Finance Minister

Liberia’s top court has ruled that former finance minister Samuel Tweah and other ex-officials are not shielded from prosecution by claims of National Security Council immunity, paving the way for…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Nigeria Sets February 20, 2027 Presidential Election Date

Nigeria’s electoral commission announced on Friday that the country’s next presidential election will be held on February 20, 2027, with national and state legislative elections conducted on a staggered timetable.…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Dambe Boxing Takes Center Stage in Argungu

Traditional Dambe boxers exchanged fierce blows on Thursday as cheering spectators gathered in north-western Nigeria, where the centuries old combat sport featured prominently at the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Aerial Rescuers Hunt Missing Migrant Boats off West Africa

Every hour can mean the difference between life and death for migrants lost at sea off the coast of West Africa. The vast Atlantic Ocean, unpredictable weather and long migration…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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US to Deploy 200 Troops to Nigeria to Boost Counterterrorism Training

The United States is preparing to deploy about 200 troops to Nigeria to support military training and counterterrorism operations against Islamist militant groups, a US official confirmed Tuesday. The deployment…

Africa News Now February 12, 2026

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Egypt and Senegal Step Up Diplomatic Coordination Ahead of AU Summit

The foreign ministers of Egypt and Senegal met near Cairo on Tuesday to deepen bilateral ties and align their positions on key African and global issues ahead of the upcoming…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Ghana’s Parliament Set to Debate Controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has directed the Business Committee to schedule the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 commonly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill—for…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026