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Ouattara Weighs Fourth Term Bid as Ivory Coast Enters Election Season

President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast has left the nation on edge after declining to confirm whether he will seek a fourth term in the upcoming October 2025 presidential election,…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Chad Cracks Down on Crime with Arrest of 17, Including Sudanese Arms Traffickers

Chadian security forces have arrested 17 suspects—including Sudanese arms traffickers, escaped prisoners, and highway bandits—as part of a nationwide security sweep known as Operation Zero Criminals, aimed at curbing rising…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Mali’s Leader Assimi Goïta Visits Russia to Strengthen Security and Energy Ties

Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, has arrived in Moscow for a five-day official visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking another major step in the deepening…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Senegal and Spain Boost Air Rescue Cooperation with New Bilateral Agreement

Senegal and Spain are poised to deepen their cooperation in international air search and rescue (SAR) operations through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Dakar Coordination and Rescue…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Burkina Faso Signs Nuclear Energy Deal with Russia to Tackle Power Shortages

Burkina Faso has signed a landmark agreement with Russia to develop its first civil nuclear power plant, marking a bold step in the West African nation’s bid to address chronic…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

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Togo’s DMK Opposition Backs Mass Protests Against New Constitution and Governance Failures

Togo’s main opposition coalition, Dynamique Monseigneur Kpodzro (DMK), has officially endorsed nationwide protests scheduled for June 26–28, 2025, in a renewed push for democratic reforms and greater accountability from President…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

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Chinese Envoy Sparks Outrage in Ghana Over ‘Galamsey Can’t Be Eliminated’ Comment

A recent statement by the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has triggered widespread backlash after he claimed that Ghana “can never eliminate” illegal mining—known locally as galamsey—and blamed Ghanaians…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

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Eight Armed Group Leaders Surrender in Kano, Release 16 Hostages in Peace Deal

Eight leaders of armed groups operating in northwestern Nigeria have voluntarily surrendered to the Nigerian military in Kano State, marking a major step forward in the government’s disarmament and peace-building…

Africa News Now June 17, 2025

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Kenya Deputy Police Chief Steps Aside Amid Probe into Blogger’s Custodial Death

Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, has stepped aside temporarily as investigations intensify into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under suspicious circumstances while in police…

Africa News Now June 17, 2025

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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…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Museveni Signs Law Allowing Military Trials for Civilians Despite Court Ruling

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law a controversial amendment that permits military courts to try civilians under specific circumstances, a move that defies a recent Supreme Court ruling…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025