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UN Elects Liberia, DR Congo and three other Nations to Security Council for 2026–2027 Term

The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister Warns of Growing Extremist Threat Across Sahel

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has warned of an escalating threat posed by extremist groups seeking to destabilize the Sahel region. Speaking in Kaduna after a two-day inspection…

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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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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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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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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

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Senegal, Guinea Deepen Bilateral Ties During Ousmane Sonko’s Official Visit

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko concluded a two-day official visit to Conakry on Monday aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Senegal and Guinea. The trip marks Sonko’s first visit to…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Sudan’s New PM Dissolves Government Amid Escalating Civil War and Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has dissolved the country's caretaker government just one day after officially taking office, state media agency SUNA reported late Sunday. Idris’s swift move…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Tinubu Orders Emergency Response as Niger Floods Kill 151, Displace Thousands

President Bola Tinubu has ordered urgent search and rescue operations after devastating floods in Niger State claimed at least 151 lives and displaced over 3,000 people. The president directed the…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025