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CENTAL Releases 2024 Corruption Report, Highlights Progress and Persistent Challenges in Liberia

The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has released its 2024 State of Corruption Report (SCORE), offering a comprehensive assessment of Liberia’s ongoing battle against corruption. The report…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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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…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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Chadian Army Denies Reports of Terrorist Attack on Military Base

The Chadian Armed Forces have categorically denied claims circulating on social media and in international reports that one of their military bases was attacked by terrorists, calling the allegations "entirely…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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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…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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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…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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President Ruto Condemns Blogger’s Death in Custody, Orders Transparent Probe

Kenyan President William Ruto has condemned the death of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody, describing the incident as “heartbreaking and unacceptable.” Ruto called for an urgent, transparent…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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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