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46 Ghanaians Rescued in Nigeria, Seven Arrested in Human Trafficking Bust - The Africa Daily Post ABUJA — Forty-six Ghanaian nationals trafficked into Nigeria have been rescued following two separate operations coordinated by the Nigeria Police Force in partnership with INTERPOL. Seven suspects co...

ABUJA — 46 Ghanaian nationals trafficked into Nigeria have been rescued following two separate operations coordinated by the Nigeria Police Force in partnership with INTERPOL. Seven suspects connected to the cross-border trafficking ring and cyber fraud

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Trump Hosts Rwanda-DRC Peace Signing at White House - The Africa Daily Post WASHINGTON, D.C. – A major peace deal aimed at ending more than three decades of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was signed at the White House on Friday, following direct me...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A major peace deal aimed at ending more than three decades of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was signed at the White House on Friday, following direct mediation by the United States.

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16 Killed in Kenya Protests, Amnesty Blames Police - The Africa Daily Post NAIROBI – Sixteen people were killed across Kenya on Wednesday during large-scale anti-government protests, with most deaths caused by police action, according to Amnesty Kenya. The demonstrations mar...

NAIROBI – Sixteen people were killed across Kenya on Wednesday during large-scale anti-government protests, with most deaths caused by police action, according to Amnesty Kenya. The demonstrations marked one year since deadly tax protests rocked the country

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PM Abiy Calls for Responsible Journalism Rooted in National Interest - The Africa Daily Post ADDIS ABABA — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called on journalists to approach their work with care, urging them to look beyond surface information and uphold the country’s best interests during a media fo...

ADDIS ABABA — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called on journalists to approach their work with care, urging them to look beyond surface information and uphold the country’s best interests during a media forum on June 25.

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Museveni to Run for Re-election in Uganda’s 2026 Polls - The Africa Daily Post KAMPALA — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni will seek re-election in the general elections scheduled for January 2026, aiming to extend his nearly 40-year tenure, a senior official from his ruling pa...

KAMPALA — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni will seek re-election in the general elections scheduled for January 2026, aiming to extend his nearly 40-year tenure, a senior official from his ruling party confirmed on Monday.

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Niger Delta Rallies for Tech-Driven Future - The Africa Daily Post PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA – Calls to shift the Niger Delta’s future beyond crude oil echoed strongly on Wednesday as regional leaders, innovators, and government officials gathered for the 2025 Niger Del...

PORT HARCOURT – Calls to shift the Niger Delta’s future beyond crude oil echoed strongly on Wednesday as regional leaders, innovators, and government officials gathered for the 2025 Niger Delta Digital Summit at the EUI Event Centre in Port Harcourt.

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US Downplays Africa Tariff, Visa Issues at Luanda Summit - The Africa Daily Post LUANDA – The United States has dismissed growing concerns over proposed tariff hikes and visa restrictions targeting African countries, while restating its support for the multi-billion-dollar Lobito ...

The United States has dismissed growing concerns over proposed tariff hikes and visa restrictions targeting African countries, while restating its support for the multi-billion-dollar Lobito Corridor railway project that cuts across Angola, Zambia and DRC.

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Malawi VP Backs Stronger Ties at Mozambique's Jubilee - The Africa Daily Post MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE – Malawi’s Vice President Dr. Michael Usi says his participation in Mozambique’s 50th independence anniversary is a deliberate show of solidarity aimed at strengthening the historic...

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE – Malawi’s Vice President Dr. Michael Usi says his participation in Mozambique’s 50th independence anniversary is a deliberate show of solidarity aimed at strengthening the historic bond between the two neighbouring countries.

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Chapo Demands United Front Against Corruption - The Africa Daily Post Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for a united national stance against corruption, describing it as a persistent threat to the country’s development. He made the remarks during the 50th ind...

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for a united national stance against corruption, describing it as a persistent threat to the country’s development.

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US Pushes for Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal by July - The Africa Daily Post The United States is pushing for a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within the coming weeks, setting June or July as a target date for a breakthrough in the on...

The United States is pushing for a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within the coming weeks, setting June or July as a target date for a breakthrough in the ongoing conflict in the Great Lakes region.

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The United States is pushing for a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within the coming weeks, setting June or July as a target date for a breakthrough in the ongoing conflict in the Great Lakes region.

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At least 32 people have died and dozens more are missing after two overloaded boats capsized on Lake Tumba in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Equateur Province, local officials confirmed on Thursday.

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KAMPALA, June 12 – Uganda expects its economy to grow by 7% in the next fiscal year, a slight increase from this year’s 6.3%, as officials signal that major oil production remains months away.

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South Africa Flood Death Toll Hits 78, Rescue Efforts Ongoing - The Africa Daily Post JOHANNESBURG, June 12 – At least 78 people have died in devastating floods across South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, with authorities warning the number could rise as search teams scour submerged a...

JOHANNESBURG, June 12 – At least 78 people have died in devastating floods across South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, with authorities warning the number could rise as search teams scour submerged areas.

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Tunisian Opposition Leader Abir Moussi Jailed for Two Years - The Africa Daily Post A Tunisian court has sentenced opposition figure Abir Moussi to two years in prison for her criticism of the country’s electoral commission, according to her legal team. The judgment was delivered on ...

A Tunisian court has sentenced opposition figure Abir Moussi to two years in prison for her criticism of the country’s electoral commission, according to her legal team.

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Lesotho Maps Out Foreign Policy Direction in Key Diplomatic Talks - The Africa Daily Post MASERU, Lesotho — Top government officials and diplomats gathered on Friday, 29 May 2025, for a high-level diplomatic consultation convened by Lesotho’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International R...

MASERU, Lesotho — Top government officials and diplomats gathered on Friday, 29 May 2025, for a high-level diplomatic consultation convened by Lesotho’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations.

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AU Backs Sidi Ould Tah’s AfDB Appointment - The Africa Daily Post Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission Chairperson, H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on his election as the new President of the African Development Bank G...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission Chairperson, H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on his election as the new President of the African Development Bank Group, praising the Mauritanian economist’s leadership record

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Sidi Ould Tah Chosen to Lead African Development Bank - The Africa Daily Post Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group, following a vote by the institution’s Board of Governors during its Ann...

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group, following a vote by the institution’s Board of Governors during its Annual Meetings currently underway in Abidjan.

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Ghana, Japan Deepen Ties in Key Sectors - The Africa Daily Post Accra, Ghana – Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has met with the Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, to advance bilateral ...

Accra, Ghana – Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has met with the Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, to advance bilateral relations between the two nations.

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Trump Confronts Ramaphosa Over “White Genocide” Claims in Oval Office - The Africa Daily Post During a tense Oval Office meeting, former U.S. President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a video he said proves “White genocide” is happening in South Africa. Tru...

During a tense Oval Office meeting, former U.S. President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a video he said proves “White genocide” is happening in South Africa.

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Mahama Urges European Investors to Tap Ghana’s Growing Opportunities - The Africa Daily Post President John Dramani Mahama has urged European investors to consider Ghana as a prime destination for business, as the West African nation works to reposition itself as a leading hub for investment ...

President John Dramani Mahama has urged European investors to consider Ghana as a prime destination for business, as the West African nation works to reposition itself as a leading hub for investment in the region.

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Ethiopia Courts Shanghai Investors in Key Diplomatic Meeting - The Africa Daily Post Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, held a strategic meeting in Addis Ababa on Monday with a high-powered business delegation led by Wang Xiaohan, Vice President of ...

Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, held a strategic meeting in Addis Ababa on Monday with a high-powered business delegation led by Wang Xiaohan, Vice President of the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce (SFIC).

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Lesotho Pledges Support to New AU Chair - The Africa Daily Post The Kingdom of Lesotho has pledged its continued support for the African Union’s vision during a diplomatic visit to the African Union Commission (AUC) headquarters in Addis Ababa. Ambassador Nts’iuoa...

The Kingdom of Lesotho has pledged its continued support for the African Union’s vision during a diplomatic visit to the African Union Commission (AUC) headquarters in Addis Ababa.

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Kenya, Brazil Seal Tourism Deal, Discuss Haiti - The Africa Daily Post BRASÍLIA, May 19 — Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, held high-level talks in Brasília on Monday with Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mauro Vieira, as the two cou...

BRASÍLIA, May 19 — Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, held high-level talks in Brasília on Monday with Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mauro Vieira, as the two countries sought to boost cooperation across key sectors

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Nigeria Eyes Green Finance, Private Sector in Climate Push - The Africa Daily Post Nigeria is ramping up efforts to access international climate finance and drive private sector participation in green investment, as top officials met in Abuja to chart a path toward sustainable devel...

Nigeria is ramping up efforts to access international climate finance and drive private sector participation in green investment, as top officials met in Abuja to chart a path toward sustainable development and climate resilience.

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Thai Sailors, Ship Convicted for Smuggling Cocaine into Lagos Port - The Africa Daily Post Ten Thai nationals and their cargo vessel, MV Chayanee Naree, have been convicted by a Federal High Court in Lagos for trafficking 32.9 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria through the Apapa Seaport. Pre...

Ten Thai nationals and their cargo vessel, MV Chayanee Naree, have been convicted by a Federal High Court in Lagos for trafficking 32.9 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria through the Apapa Seaport.

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Lesotho, EU Launch Key Development Programs - The Africa Daily Post MASERU, Lesotho — Prime Minister Sam Ntsokoane Matekane on Monday led a ceremonial event marking the launch of three key initiatives between the Government of Lesotho and the European Union. The progr...

MASERU, Lesotho — Prime Minister Sam Ntsokoane Matekane on Monday led a ceremonial event marking the launch of three key initiatives between the Government of Lesotho and the European Union.

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Screen Connect Brings Nigerian Thriller to Kenyan Cinemas - The Africa Daily Post Kenya will soon welcome the Nigerian psychological thriller Over the Bridge, set to premiere on June 6, 2025, in select cinemas across Nairobi. This marks the debut release from Screen Connect, a new ...

Kenya will soon welcome the Nigerian psychological thriller Over the Bridge, set to premiere on June 6, 2025, in select cinemas across Nairobi. This marks the debut release from Screen Connect, a new Pan-African distribution initiative

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Zambian SMEs Secure Japan Support Under JICA Partnership - The Africa Daily Post Five Zambian small and medium enterprises are currently in Japan for a high-level business mission under the Joint Empowerment Programme (JEP), a strategic initiative between the Government of Zambia ...

Five Zambian small and medium enterprises are currently in Japan for a high-level business mission under the Joint Empowerment Programme (JEP), a strategic initiative between the Government of Zambia and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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Screen Connect Brings Nigerian Thriller to Kenyan Cinemas - The Africa Daily Post Kenya will soon welcome the Nigerian psychological thriller Over the Bridge, set to premiere on June 6, 2025, in select cinemas across Nairobi. This marks the debut release from Screen Connect, a new ...

Kenya will soon welcome Nigerian psychological thriller Over the Bridge, set to premiere on June 6, 2025, in select cinemas across Nairobi. This marks the debut release from Screen Connect, a new PanAfrican distribution initiative aimed at connecting African

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