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Ghana Shuts Down U.S. Embassy After Major Visa Fraud Scandal Exposes Years of Corruption

Ghana’s government has temporarily closed its embassy in Washington, D.C., following the uncovering of a widespread visa fraud scheme that operated undetected for at least five years, involving unauthorized payments…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Mali Tops Irregular Migration to Spain as Sahel Exodus Surges via Atlantic Route

A new Spanish national security report reveals a dramatic shift in irregular migration trends, with Mali emerging as the top country of origin for migrants arriving in Spain by sea—a…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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RSF Turns Sudan’s Largest Displacement Camp into Military Base, Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized and militarized Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur, once a refuge for over 300,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), converting it into a fortified…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Nigeria Seizes ₦6.5 Billion Worth of Illicit Drugs in Multi-State Crackdown, Arrests Two British Nationals

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria has seized over six million opioid pills and hundreds of thousands of bottles of codeine syrup, valued at ₦6.5 billion (approx.…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Nigeria and UK Strengthen Joint Fight Against Drug Trafficking with New Security Pact

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the UK’s Home Office International Operations (HOIO) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen bilateral cooperation against transnational organized…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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700 Killed in Four Years as Biafra Sit-at-Home Protests Deepen Crisis in Nigeria’s Southeast

More than 700 people have been killed since 2021 due to separatist sit-at-home protests enforced by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nigeria’s southeast, according to a new report…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Uganda Halts Military Ties with Germany, Accuses Ambassador of Subversion

Uganda has suspended all military cooperation with Germany, citing alleged “subversive activities” by German Ambassador Matthias Schauer, including support for anti-government groups and interference in internal affairs. The announcement, made…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Ghana and Jamaica Sign Labour Mobility Pact to Deploy Nurses and Teachers Abroad

Ghana and Jamaica have signed a landmark bilateral agreement to facilitate the deployment of Ghanaian nurses and teachers to the Caribbean nation, addressing workforce shortages in Jamaica and easing youth…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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U.S. Scales Back Development Role in Africa, Urges Local Forces to Lead Security Amid Rising Extremist Threats

The U.S. military is shifting its Africa strategy, reducing its traditional focus on governance and development support, and instead urging African partners to assume greater responsibility for their own security.…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Suspended Ghanaian Chief Justice Torkornoo Challenges Probe in Supreme Court Amid Ongoing Removal Proceedings

Suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed a motion for an interlocutory injunction at the Supreme Court to halt the work of a presidential investigative committee probing petitions…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Released After Diplomatic Pressure Over Detention in Tanzania

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been released and returned to Kenya after being detained for three days in Tanzania, sparking a diplomatic standoff between the two East African nations. His…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025