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AfricaLink News: June 23

June 23, 2026

Kenya's health minister defends US Ebola facility plan despite court's suspension +++ CPJ declares 2025 the deadliest year for journalists +++ Senegal faces World Cup exit after Norway defeat

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DW correspondent Chinaza Jennifer Samuel
Chinaza Samuel Chinaza is a journalist based in Abuja focused on human rights, environment, and current affairs.
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