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Twelve South African Police Officers Arrested in Major Corruption Probe

South African anti-corruption authorities have arrested 12 senior police officers over allegations of fraud and corruption linked to a multimillion-rand contract, prosecutors confirmed on Wednesday. The officers appeared before a…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Senegal PM Sonko Warns of Exit From Government Amid Rumoured Rift With President Faye

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has said he is prepared to pull his party out of government and return to the opposition if President Bassirou Diomaye Faye strays from their…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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DRC Court to Deliver Verdict in Joseph Kabila’s Historic War Crimes Trial Amid Explosive New Evidence

The High Military Court in Kinshasa will deliver its verdict on Friday in the landmark war crimes trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila, after delaying…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Congo Postpones Trial of Former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba Over $19M Embezzlement Case

The high-profile trial of Constant Mutamba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s former Minister of Justice, was postponed on Monday, just hours after opening at the Kinshasa Court of Appeal. The…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

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Congolese Anti-Corruption Martyr Beatified by Vatican Amid National Struggles

The Vatican on Sunday beatified Floribèrt Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a 26-year-old Congolese customs official murdered in 2007 for refusing a bribe to allow spoiled rice into the Democratic Republic…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Namibia’s President Fires Agriculture Minister Over Rape, Kidnapping Allegations

Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari amid serious criminal allegations, the presidency announced on Sunday via a statement on X (formerly Twitter). Invoking Article 32(6) of…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Liberia’s Supreme Court Upholds Speaker Koffa’s Authority Amid Legislative Power Struggle

Liberia’s Supreme Court has reaffirmed the legitimacy of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s leadership, quashing efforts by a majority bloc of lawmakers seeking to challenge his authority. The ruling, delivered…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Marks One Year in Office, Reflects on Achievements and Challenges

One year after his historic election, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has reflected on his leadership, highlighting both achievements and ongoing challenges. Since assuming office, Faye, alongside Prime Minister Ousmane…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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New Movement Launched in Togo to Fight Corruption and Promote Justice

A new political and social movement, the National Liberation Front (FLN), has been officially launched in Togo with the aim of combating corruption, injustice, and arbitrary governance. The movement, which…

Africa News Now March 13, 2025

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Nigeria’s EFCC Recovers Nearly $500 Million and Secures Over 4,000 Convictions in Landmark Year

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria announced on Monday that it had achieved a significant milestone in its fight against corruption in 2024, recovering nearly $500 million…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

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Liberian President Boakai Suspends Over 450 Officials for Failing to Declare Assets

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended more than 450 senior government officials for not submitting their asset declarations to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). The affected officials, who have been…

Africa News Now February 13, 2025