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Ghana Begins Emergency Evacuation of Citizens from Iran Amid Middle East Tensions

Ghana has launched an emergency evacuation of its citizens from Iran in response to rising tensions and escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional…

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Burkina Faso Launches New Military Academy to Boost Counterinsurgency Efforts

Burkina Faso is expanding its military training infrastructure with the construction of a new national academy aimed at improving the combat readiness of its armed forces, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré…

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Senegal Warns Citizens to Comply with Tougher U.S. Immigration Rules

Senegal’s government has issued an urgent advisory to its citizens in light of newly enforced U.S. immigration policies, warning of stricter penalties for violations and urging travelers to ensure full…

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Côte d’Ivoire Grants $126 Million Loan to Senegal in Rare Regional Bailout

In an unprecedented show of financial solidarity within West Africa’s Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), Côte d’Ivoire has extended a loan of nearly 77 billion CFA francs (approximately $126 million)…

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Zambia’s Former President Edgar Lungu to Receive State Funeral After Tense Negotiations

After nearly two weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Zambia has finalized funeral plans for former President Edgar Lungu, who died at age 68 in South Africa, where he had been receiving…

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AU Envoys Meet Gbagbo Amid Rising Tensions Over Côte d’Ivoire’s Voter Roll Dispute

An African Union (AU) delegation on a peace mission in Côte d’Ivoire met with former President Laurent Gbagbo in Abidjan on Wednesday, as part of efforts to defuse mounting political…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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Ghana Begins Extradition Process for Ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Over Corruption Allegations

The Government of Ghana has formally initiated legal proceedings to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is reportedly residing abroad, as multiple investigations into his tenure gather momentum. According…

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Togo Protests Erupt Over Constitutional Reforms Extending President Gnassingbé’s Rule

Widespread protests have broken out across Togo following controversial constitutional reforms that could allow President Faure Gnassingbé to extend his 19-year rule indefinitely. Demonstrations, particularly in the capital Lomé, have…

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Ghana Government Launches Affordable Housing Scheme for Ghanaian Teachers

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new affordable housing initiative in collaboration with the Teachers’ Fund to support Ghanaian educators. The program, unveiled during a policy forum in Accra,…

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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…

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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