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Today in Africa — June 17, 2026: Thomas Partey Ruled Out of Ghana World Cup Opener, Diezani Alison-Madueke Cleared in UK Trial

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On June 17, coverage includes: a Canadian court upholding a visa refusal that prevents one of Ghana’s most experienced players from taking part in the Black Stars’ opening World Cup match; the collapse of a long-running British corruption case against a former Nigerian petroleum minister after a jury returned not guilty verdicts on all charges; and more.

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