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Sudan Accuses UAE of Violating Genocide Convention in ICJ Case Over Darfur Conflict

Sudan has filed an urgent case against the United Arab Emirates at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the Gulf nation of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention by allegedly…

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EU and Egypt Sign Security Pact to Tackle Organized Crime and Human Trafficking

Europol and Egypt’s Ministry of Interior have signed a new Working Arrangement aimed at intensifying cooperation in the fight against serious and organized crime, marking a major step in joint…

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Four Americans Charged in Failed Coup to Overthrow Congo’s Government, DOJ Reveals

Four American citizens have been charged in connection with a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday, following their repatriation from…

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Ghana Moves to Criminalize Disinformation with New Legal Framework

The Ghanaian government is finalizing legislation to combat the growing threat of disinformation and misinformation, especially on digital platforms. Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, announced on Tuesday…

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Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Arrested Amid Rising Pre-Election Tensions

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was arrested on Wednesday shortly after addressing a political rally in the southern town of Mbinga, sparking widespread concern among rights groups and political observers…

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Gabon’s Election Poised to Cement Nguema’s Rule, but Critics See Continuity Over Change

Gabonese voters head to the polls this Saturday in a landmark presidential election widely expected to confirm transitional leader Brice Oligui Nguema’s hold on power, less than a year after…

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Leadership Rift Splits South Sudan’s Main Opposition as Machar Detained

South Sudan’s main opposition group, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO), has descended into internal turmoil following the house arrest of its longtime leader Riek Machar, deepening concerns over the…

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Egypt Urges Greater EU Investment Amid Migration Pressures and Aid Shortfall

At the second ministerial meeting of the EU-Horn of Africa Migration Route Initiative—also known as the Khartoum Process—held this week, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty appealed for increased European support…

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Nigeria Battles Deadly Meningitis Outbreak Amid Health System Strain and Vaccine Shortages

Nigeria is facing a fast-moving meningitis outbreak that has claimed at least 151 lives, mostly in northern states, with health officials warning of rising fatalities and limited access to care…

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U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to East Africa Peace Amid Escalating Congo Conflict

Senior U.S. presidential adviser Massad Boulos, representing President Donald Trump, reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to peace and regional stability during a diplomatic visit to Rwanda on Tuesday, amid heightened conflict in…

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Mali Hosts European Envoys Amid Diplomatic Reset and Regional Shifts

The Malian government on Tuesday held high-level talks in Bamako with diplomatic envoys from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany, marking a renewed effort to redefine its relationship with European…

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