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Mali Approves Renewable Five-Year Presidential Term for Transitional Leader Amid Regional Shift

The Malian transitional government has approved a landmark bill establishing a renewable five-year presidential term for the head of the Transition, a move that aligns with outcomes from the April…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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Burkina Faso Faces Worsening Displacement Crisis Amid Escalating Extremist Violence

Burkina Faso is grappling with a growing humanitarian crisis as escalating extremist violence has displaced over 700,000 people since the start of 2025, according to data from the United Nations…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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Over 16,000 Irregular Migrants Expelled from Algeria to Niger Since April

Nigerien authorities have confirmed that more than 16,000 irregular African migrants have been expelled from Algeria to Niger between April and early June 2025, marking a sharp uptick in forced…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Nigeria Enforces “Drill or Drop” Policy to Reclaim Idle Oil Licences and Boost Revenues

Nigeria’s government is cracking down on inactive oil and gas exploration licences in a bid to revitalize its petroleum sector, drive investment, and shore up public revenues. The Nigerian Upstream…

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Liberian Ex-Speaker Koffa and Lawmakers Freed on $440K Bail in Capitol Arson Case

Former Liberian Speaker Fonati Koffa and three lawmakers were released on bail Monday after spending three days in detention at Monrovia Central Prison. The $440,000 bond was posted by two…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Zambia Faces Standoff Over Funeral Plans for Late Former President Edgar Lungu

A power struggle has erupted in Zambia over funeral arrangements for former President Edgar Lungu, who died on Thursday, aged 68, while receiving medical treatment in South Africa. The dispute…

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Nigerian Army Dismantles 27 Illegal Refineries in Expanded Crackdown on Oil Theft

The Nigerian Army has intensified its campaign against oil theft and pipeline vandalism by dismantling 27 illegal refining sites across four oil-producing states in the Niger Delta. The large-scale operation,…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Ghana Signs $2 Billion Deal to Extend Jubilee, TEN Oil Fields Licenses Through 2040

Ghana has signed a landmark $2 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a consortium of international and local partners to extend production licenses for its flagship Jubilee and TEN oil…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Ghana Government Appeals to Retired Nurses as Nationwide Strike Cripples Health Services

Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on retired nurses and midwives to return to duty temporarily in response to a nationwide strike that has paralyzed healthcare services across…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Liberian Lawmakers Face Court Over National Assembly Arson Allegations

A preliminary hearing has commenced at the Monrovia City Court to determine the strength of the case against four high-profile Liberian lawmakers accused of involvement in an arson attack on…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Gambia Denies Claims of Senegal Illegally Extracting Oil, Cites Lack of Commercial Discoveries

The Gambian government has firmly denied accusations that Senegal is illegally exploiting its oil and gas resources, stating that the country remains in the preliminary stages of exploration and has…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025