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Ghana, Japan Sign ¥402 Million Grant Deal to Boost Public Sector Training

Ghana and Japan have signed a ¥402 million (approx. $2.6 million USD) grant agreement to strengthen advanced education and professional development for Ghanaian public sector workers under the Japan Human…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Sudan’s Civil War Displaces Over 4 Million Amid Ethnic Killings and Humanitarian Crisis, UN Warns

The United Nations has issued a stark warning as Sudan’s civil war reaches a catastrophic milestone, with over 4 million people forced to flee the country since fighting erupted in…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio Hosts Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko to Deepen Bilateral Ties

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday welcomed Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to Freetown for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation between the…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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South African Court Rejects Zuma’s Bid to End Long-Running Corruption Trial

A high court in South Africa on Tuesday dismissed former President Jacob Zuma’s application to permanently halt his long-running corruption trial, clearing the way for proceedings to continue later this…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Ugandan Forces Kill Two Suspected Terrorists Near Martyrs Day Shrine in Kampala

Ugandan security forces shot and killed two suspected terrorists, including a female suicide bomber, near the Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine in Kampala on June 3, during the country’s annual Martyrs Day…

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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Alleges Sexual Torture in Tanzanian Detention, Calls for International Probe

Kenyan activist and photojournalist Boniface Mwangi has made harrowing allegations of sexual torture during a recent detention in Tanzania, sparking regional and international outcry. Speaking at a press conference in…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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ECOWAS at 50: Regional Leaders Call for Unity, Development, and Democratic Renewal

A high-level roundtable commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was held in Lagos on May 28, spotlighting urgent regional issues such as poverty,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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M23 Rebels Executed 21 Civilians in Goma Amid Mounting Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of executing at least 21 civilians during a two-day killing spree in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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UN Aid Convoy Attacked in Sudan’s El-Koma, Multiple Dead Amid RSF-Army Clashes

A United Nations aid convoy en route to the besieged city of El-Fasher in North Darfur was attacked late Monday night in the town of El-Koma, resulting in multiple deaths…

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Liberia and India Strengthen Security Ties to Counter Terrorism in West Africa

Liberia and India have moved to strengthen their bilateral relationship by deepening security cooperation amid rising concerns over terrorism in West Africa. A high-level Indian delegation led by Dr. Shrikant…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Finalizes Voter Roll with 8.7 Million Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election

Côte d’Ivoire’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has published the final voter list ahead of the October 25, 2025 presidential election, confirming 8,727,431 registered voters—an increase of 715,006 from the previous…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025