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Africa: U.S. Envisages Adding 25 More African Countries to Travel Ban

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[RFI] US President Donald Trump's administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States - 25 of which are on the African continent - according to an internal State Department cable issued over the weekend.

Africa: Namibia Closes 81.1% of Gender Gap to Become Africa's Most Gender Equal Economy

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[Namibian] The southern African country of about three million people is not only the continent's top performer, but also the only African nation to break into the top 10 worldwide, a milestone fuelled by its unprecedented leadership configuration.

Kenya: Gachagua Urges Families of Gen Z Protest Victims to Stay Away From Commemoration March

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged families of Gen Z protest victims killed last year to stay away from the commemoration march set for Wednesday next week.

Iran launches new missile strikes on Israel, killing 4 and Injuring dozens

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Tensions between Iran and Israel spill over into a fourth day of open warfare, with no signs of slowing. Early Monday, Iran launched 100 missiles at Israel, setting off air raid sirens across the country and killing at least four people.

West Africa: Ecowas President Urges Bloc to Tackle Integration Challenges

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[Vanguard] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is currently facing integration challenges and seeks to address them by strengthening unity, solidarity, and fraternity within the bloc.

Liberia: Senators Cite Poor Work Ethic Among Liberians for Surge in Foreign Hiring

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[Liberian Investigator] Capitol Hill, Monrovia -- Several Liberian senators have blamed what they describe as "poor work habits" among Liberian citizens for the increasing number of foreign nationals being hired across the country.

Kenya: ARK Helps Kenya's Mini-Grids Tap Global Carbon Market for Revenue

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's mini-grid solar operators are beginning to earn new revenue from their clean energy production through the sale of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), thanks to a platform known as Africa Renewables Katalyst (ARK).

Kenya: Muturi Wants Ruto to Suspend Dig Lagat Amid Probe Over Ojwang's Murder in Custody

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called on President William Ruto to suspend Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to allow for an impartial investigation into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody.

Sudan: Prime Minister Stresses Need to Address Citizens' Issues in Darfur, Mainly South Darfur

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[SNA] Port Sudan, June 15, 2025 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris has stressed the need to address the concerns of citizens in Darfur states, particularly South Darfur, directing the state government to prioritize social reconciliation and community peace.

Sudan: 1,346,935 Citizens Receive Cholera Vaccination in Khartoum State

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[SNA] The Federal Chamber for Monitoring the Cholera Vaccination Campaign in Khartoum State announced that 1,346,935 people aged one year and above received the vaccination over the five days leading up to Saturday.

Hillside of white crosses fuels misleading story about South Africa farm killings

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Nearly 3,000 white crosses dot a hillside at the Witkruis Monument, marking white farmers killed over 30 years. But it tells only part of the story. The site has fueled a false narrative of racial targeting, despite studies showing farm attacks affect all races in South Africa.

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 16, 2025

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Africa: Upcoming Second Africa Climate Summit to Be Hosted in Addis Would Promote Nature-Based Solutions, Says PM Abiy

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[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in his social media channel, shared that Ethiopia, the Land of Origins, will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8-10, 2025, in partnership with the African Union.

Zimbabwe: Mai Jeremaya On the Stand - Socialite Accused of Fabricating Rape

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[263Chat] The sexual assault trial of social media personality Ashley Masendeke, popularly known as Mai Jeremaya, commenced at Harare Magistrates' Court on Friday, where the accused alleged the socialite falsely accused them of rape to divert attention from extortion and abduction allegations their parents had lodged with the police.

Zimbabwe: 'Zanu-PF Will Rule Forever' - Declares Former Army Commander Sanyatwe, Sparks Outrage From Top Lawyer

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[New Zimbabwe] THABANI Mpofu, a top lawyer and confidante of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, has reacted angrily to a former military commander's declaration from the pulpit that Zanu PF will rule Zimbabwe "forever."

Somalia: Somalia's Defence Ministry Details Successful Offensive Against Al-Shabaab

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, June 16 -- Somalia's State Minister of Defence, Omar Ali, on Sunday provided details on a successful military operation targeting Al-Shabaab militants in the Lower Shabelle region.

Nigeria: Govt Unveils IDPs Resettlement City As Displaced Persons Hit Over 6 Million

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[Daily Trust] The Federal Government has inaugurated a new resettlement city for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees in the Yar-Kande community of Keffi, Nasarawa State.

Nigeria: MURIC Kicks As Masquerades Allegedly Invade Mosque, Beat Women

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[Daily Trust] Masquerades have invaded Imam's house and mosque in Oke Agbe, Akoko, Akoko North Local Government, Ondo State, it has been revealed.

Kenya: Central OCS Due in Court Over Blogger Ojwang's Murder As Pressure Mounts On Dig Lagat to Resign

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Central Police Station's Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talam, is expected to appear before the Milimani Law Courts Monday morning over the murder of political blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody.

Nigeria: Senate Marks Midterm, Prioritises Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027

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[Vanguard] Abuja -- THE Senate has rolled out its achievements to commemorate the mid-term anniversary, highlighting its priority to carry out key reforms of the country's electoral regime in preparation for the 2027 general election.

Nigeria: Reining in Abuja Elite Property Tax Evaders

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[Premium Times] Mr Wike's action interrogates the systemic dysfunction of government's bureaucracy that allows trillions of naira of public revenues to be lost, unrecovered or stolen.

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