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Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Tidjane Thiam’s Electoral Exclusion

Côte d’Ivoire’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), has announced a nationwide protest on June 11 to oppose the electoral commission's exclusion of its presidential candidate…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025

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Cameroon Opposition Leader Maurice Kamto Claims House Arrest After Rally Sparks Political Tensions

Cameroonian opposition leader Maurice Kamto says he has been effectively placed under house arrest in Douala since returning from a political rally in France that angered the ruling party. Kamto,…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025

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Sierra Leonean President Receives Landmark Electoral Reform Report to Boost Democracy.

President Julius Maada Bio has formally received a major report recommending sweeping reforms to Sierra Leone's Electoral Commission (ECSL), aimed at enhancing transparency, institutional efficiency, and public trust in the…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025

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Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta Placed on Interpol Red Notice for Corruption Charges

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta has been placed on Interpol's Red Notice list, signaling a global alert for his arrest and extradition over multiple corruption allegations. Ghana's Office of…

Africa News Now June 6, 2025

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Togolese Rapper Aameron Apologizes from Psychiatric Facility Amid Outcry Over Arrest

Togolese rapper Aameron has issued a public apology to President Faure Gnassingbé and the Togolese state following his arrest late last month for allegedly making insulting remarks about government authorities.…

Africa News Now June 6, 2025

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Chad Suspends Visas for U.S. Citizens in Response to Expanded U.S. Travel Ban

Chad has announced an immediate suspension of all visas for U.S. citizens, citing reciprocity after the country was included in a new travel ban issued by U.S. President Donald Trump.…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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Zambia’s Mourns Former President Edgar Lungu.

Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68 while receiving specialized medical care in Pretoria, South Africa, his party, the Patriotic Front (PF), confirmed on Thursday.…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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African Unions Demand ILO Inquiry into Saudi Arabia over Migrant Worker Abuses Ahead of 2034 World Cup

A coalition of African trade unions representing 36 countries—including Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal—has formally requested that the International Labour Organization (ILO) launch a Commission of Inquiry, its most serious investigative…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Approves $112 Million Loan for Cross-Border Power Grid with Ghana

The Ivorian government has approved a loan of 68 billion CFA francs (approximately $112 million USD) to kickstart the first phase of a major cross-border electricity interconnection project with Ghana.…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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Ghana Widens Manhunt After $350M Cocaine Haul Confirmed in Record Drug Bust

Ghanaian authorities have intensified a nationwide manhunt after confirming the country’s largest cocaine seizure in 2025. The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has declared three more individuals wanted — Kelian Julien…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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Trump Travel Ban Hits Africa Hardest as 10 African Countries are Affected

The African continent is the hardest hit by the latest U.S. travel ban ordered by President Donald Trump, with seven of the 12 countries barred from entry being African. The…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025