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Congo PM Makosso Begins Six-Day Visit to Senegal to Boost Bilateral Ties

Republic of Congo Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso has arrived in Dakar for a six-day official visit, from June 10 to 15, aimed at deepening diplomatic, economic, and strategic cooperation…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Central Africa Amid Sudan Conflict

As Sudan’s civil war enters its third year, the humanitarian crisis in Central Africa is deepening, with over 25 million people facing acute food insecurity, and more than 1.2 million…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Ghana Risks EU Fish Export Ban Over Illegal Fishing Concerns

Ghana could face a complete ban on fish exports to the European Union if it fails to urgently reform its fishing industry to tackle illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Rayan Aït-Nouri Joins Manchester City in $42M Move from Wolves

Algerian international Rayan Aït-Nouri has officially signed with Manchester City in a high-profile transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers, in a deal reportedly worth $42 million. The 24-year-old left-back has agreed to…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Liberian Opposition Condemns Arrest of Lawmakers Over Arson Allegations

A coalition of major opposition parties in Liberia has strongly condemned the arrest of former Speaker Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers, denouncing it as a politically motivated crackdown on…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025

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Mali’s Aliou Boubacar Diallo Launches Resistance Front to Challenge Party Ban

Prominent Malian opposition leader and former presidential candidate Aliou Boubacar Diallo has launched a new civic movement — the Patriotic Resistance Front (FPR) — in defiance of the transitional government's…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025

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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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British Soldier Arrested in Kenya Over Rape Allegation

A member of the British armed forces has been arrested in Kenya following an allegation of rape, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed on Sunday. The soldier, whose…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025

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Kenyan Muslims Mark Eid al-Adha with Solidarity for Gaza Amid War and Shortages

Muslims worldwide gathered on Friday to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Islamic festival of sacrifice, which honors the Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God. The day is traditionally observed with communal prayers,…

Africa News Now June 6, 2025