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Congo and Senegal Deepen Economic and Diplomatic Ties During PM Makosso’s Official Visit

The Republic of Congo and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation as Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso begins a five-day official visit to Dakar.…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025

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Russia Expands Military and Security Ties with Africa Amid Wagner Reshuffle

Russia is deepening its engagement with African nations, particularly in the areas of defence and security, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced Monday. He emphasized that the Kremlin aims to "comprehensively…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Togo Forces Neutralize Militants in Kpendjal Amid Rising Jihadist Threats

Togo’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) have killed several armed militants in a major overnight operation in Kpikankandi, located in the Kpendjal prefecture of the Savanes region, near the country’s…

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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Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta Placed on Interpol Red Notice for Corruption Charges

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta has been placed on Interpol's Red Notice list, signaling a global alert for his arrest and extradition over multiple corruption allegations. Ghana's Office of…

Africa News Now June 6, 2025

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Chad Suspends Visas for U.S. Citizens in Response to Expanded U.S. Travel Ban

Chad has announced an immediate suspension of all visas for U.S. citizens, citing reciprocity after the country was included in a new travel ban issued by U.S. President Donald Trump.…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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World Bank Lifts Loan Ban on Uganda Despite Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Law

The World Bank has officially resumed lending to Uganda, ending a nearly two-year suspension prompted by the country’s enactment of one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in 2023. The…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025