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Nigeria Rejects U.S. Push to Accept Venezuelan Deportees Amid Immigration Crackdown

Nigeria has firmly declined a request from the United States to accept 300 Venezuelan deportees as part of Washington’s controversial third-country deportation policy. Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar made the…

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Togo Issues Arrest Warrants for Exiled Activists Behind June Protests

The Togolese government has issued international arrest warrants for leaders of the M66 Citizens’ Movement, a coalition of bloggers, exiled activists, and opposition voices behind the June 2025 anti-government protests…

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Senegal’s President Faye Deepens U.S. Ties with Focus on Trade, Aviation, and Development

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye concluded a series of high-level engagements in Washington, D.C., aimed at boosting Senegal’s economic partnerships and international investment footprint. On the sidelines of a formal…

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Mali Junta Leader Assimi Goita Grants Himself Indefinite Presidential Mandate

Mali's transitional military leader, General Assimi Goita, has officially signed a new law granting himself a five-year presidential term—renewable indefinitely and without the need for elections. The controversial law, signed…

Africa News Now July 10, 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…

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Shatta Wale Endorses President Mahama, Urges Youth to Back Government for Economic Gains

Ghanaian dancehall icon Shatta Wale has publicly endorsed President John Mahama, calling on young people to support the current administration to improve their financial prospects. The endorsement came during a…

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Cameroon’s Ruling Party in Crisis as Biya Succession Debate Sparks Political Unrest

Cameroon’s ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) is facing unprecedented internal division over the potential candidacy of 91-year-old President Paul Biya in the October 2025 elections, raising fears of a…

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EU Grants €10M to Boost Senegal’s Defense, Curb Sahel Insecurity

The European Union has approved a €10 million defense assistance package for Senegal to strengthen the country's security infrastructure and bolster its leadership in promoting regional stability in West Africa.…

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Ruto Condemns Kenya Protests, Orders Crackdown Amid Rising Death Toll

Kenyan President William Ruto has spoken out for the first time since nationwide protests escalated into deadly violence, warning that his administration will not tolerate “anarchy disguised as peaceful demonstrations.”…

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U.S. Imposes Stricter Visa Rules on Nigeria and Ghana Amid Immigration Crackdown

The United States has revised its visa reciprocity policy for Nigeria and Ghana, significantly tightening restrictions on travelers from the two West African nations. Under the new rules, tourist, business,…

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Suspended Ghana Chief Justice Sues State at ECOWAS Court Over Alleged Rights Violations

Suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed a landmark lawsuit against the Republic of Ghana at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria, alleging violations…

Africa News Now July 9, 2025