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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."

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.

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: 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.

Nigeria: CBN Suspends Dividend, Bonus Payments for Banks Under Forbearance

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[Premium Times] The CBN also said it will continue to monitor developments and engage with institutions as necessary.

Nigeria: Midterm - Confusion at Nigerian Senate as Akpabio, Bamidele Contradict Themselves on Number of Bills Passed

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[Premium Times] While Mr Akpabio said during the joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday to mark the 2025 Democracy Day that 96 out of 844 bills introduced in the Senate were passed in two years, Mr Bamidele said it passed 108 out of 983 bills during the period.

Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Canada for G7 summit

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Despite South Africa not being part of the G7, the country's president has been invited to the summit for bilateral talks with the G7 members and in particular with the United States.

Zambian ex-president's family settle funeral row with government

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The row caused consternation with some wondering how they should mourn former leader Edgar Lungu.

'People just assume I'm Tunisian' - the Irishman at Club World Cup

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Raised in the Republic of Ireland, Ayman Ben Mohamed reaches the Club World Cup after an unlikely journey to Tunisian side Esperance.

South Africa: Deputy President to Lead Youth Day Event - South African News Briefs - June 16, 2025

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From Accra to Venice: How Lesley Lokko Is Building the Future of Design

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Lesley Lokko is revolutionizing architecture by challenging its Eurocentric roots and championing African perspectives. From her early days feeling

Former French president Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour medal

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Nicolas Sarkozy was president of France from 2007 to 2012. He has now been stripped of the Legion of Honour medal, which is France's highest distinction, following his conviction for corruption and influence peddling during his time as head of state.

Travel Ban Expansion: Trump Admin Weighs 36 More Countries

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The Trump administration is considering a sweeping expansion of its travel ban, potentially targeting citizens from 36 additional countries, according to

France Uncovers AI-Powered Russian Influence Campaign in Africa

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A covert Russian influence campaign used AI-generated posts to target French-speaking audiences in Africa, according to France’s Viginum agency,

Poll Plans in Place—but Will Guinea’s Elections Be Free and Fair?

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Guinea’s military junta has established a new election body, the Directorate General of Elections (DGE), to oversee key upcoming votes, including a

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