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9 Jun 2026, 16:22 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Electricity rationing has been a persistent challenge since the July 2023 coup. But the situation now appears to be moving toward a temporary solution, with the launch of the Niger-Algeria solidarity power plant

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Niger inaugurates new power plant to ease electricity cuts
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9 Jun 2026, 16:03 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Kenya and the United States have officially launched a $1.6 billion health partnership after months of legal disputes delayed its implementation. The five-year agreement aims to strengthen disease surveillance, healthcare systems and emergency preparedness across the country.

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Despite outrage, Kenya and U.S. launch $1.6 billion health programme
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9 Jun 2026, 15:06 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ghanaian humanitarian leader Edem Wosornu as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at UNHCR. The veteran aid official brings more than two decades of experience in crisis response and humanitarian coordination.

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Ghana’s Edem Wosornu appointed to top UN refugee protection role
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9 Jun 2026, 14:42 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Named Eskom Green, the unit will operate under Eskom Holdings before transitioning into a wholly-owned subsidiary operating autonomously

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South Africa's Eskom launches renewable energy unit
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9 Jun 2026, 14:15 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Tensions flared in central Kenya as protesters clashed with police over plans to build an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens. Officers fired tear gas and made arrests in Nanyuki, where residents say they fear the facility could pose risks to the local community.

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Kenyan shot in head at protest over US Ebola centre
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9 Jun 2026, 13:57 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has secured a significant legal victory after a court dismissed charges linked to millions of euros found in safes at his homes in 2015. Prosecutors have vowed to appeal the ruling in the long-running case.

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Mauritius PM wins major court victory in decade-long cash case
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9 Jun 2026, 13:29 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The head of the World Health Organization visited Uganda on Monday and praised its efforts to limit the spread of an Ebola outbreak from neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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W.H.O. chief praises Uganda's efforts to limit spread of Ebola outbreak
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9 Jun 2026, 13:22 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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One of Kazakhstan's largest ballooning festivals returned to the Almaty region after a two-year break, bringing together 29 hot air balloons and pilots from 12 countries.

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9 Jun 2026, 11:31 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

The appeal trial of Eugène Rwamucyo, a former Rwandan doctor sentenced to 27 years in prison for complicity in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, opened in Paris on Tuesday. The 67-year-old maintains his innocence and faces the possibility of a life sentence.

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Appeal hearing begins for Rwandan Doctor convicted over 1994 genocide
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9 Jun 2026, 11:07 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

The world experienced more state-based conflicts in 2025 than at any time since the end of World War II, according to a new Norwegian study. Researchers also reported a dramatic rise in attacks against civilians, making last year one of the deadliest in decades.

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Global conflicts hit record high in 2025, study finds
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9 Jun 2026, 10:48 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The Red Cross on Friday denounced an attack on its volunteers earlier this week during a burial in the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Red Cross volunteers under attack as Ebola Outbreak deepens in DR Congo
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9 Jun 2026, 10:06 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.

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9 Jun 2026, 09:13 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Iran and Israel have announced a pause in their military operations against each other following a rapid escalation of hostilities over Sunday and Monday.

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Iran and Israel pause strikes after rapid escalation of hostilities
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9 Jun 2026, 09:11 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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Large crowds gathered in Brussels on 8 June to condemn what protesters described as excessive police force during recent demonstrations. The dispute is rooted in planned spending cuts affecting French-speaking education in Belgium

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9 Jun 2026, 08:50 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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China's President travelled to North Korea for the first time in seven years, underscoring the strategic importance of ties between the two neighbours.

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9 Jun 2026, 08:40 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Kenya's High Court upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday, ruling that Parliament acted within its constitutional mandate. Judges, however, found that his right to a fair hearing was violated and awarded him compensation.

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Kenya's High Court upholds former Deputy President impeachment
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9 Jun 2026, 08:01 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

US Customs and Border Protection said Monday that a Somali national who was planning to referee in the World Cup had been denied entry after arriving to Miami International Airport from Istanbul on Saturday.

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Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry to US ahead of World Cup
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9 Jun 2026, 07:56 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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A powerful earthquake struck western Cuba on 8 June, sending people rushing out of buildings in Havana. Witnesses described scenes of confusion as offices were evacuated and workers waited outside for safety checks.

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