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Mauritanian Court Jails Ex-President Aziz to 15 Years for Corruption

A Mauritanian appeals court has sentenced former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to 15 years in prison and imposed a $3 million fine for corruption, significantly increasing the five-year sentence…

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Ghana, UAE Deepen Ties with Historic Bilateral Agreements and Investment Commitments

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark agreement to launch high-level political consultations, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. The deal was reached during a…

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France Expelled Algerian officials with diplomatic passports As Diplomatic Tensions Escalate

France has expelled several Algerian officials with diplomatic passports who lacked visas, a retaliatory step following Algeria’s recent expulsion of 15 French diplomats. The French Foreign Ministry summoned Algeria’s chargé…

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Amnesty Report Exposes Abuse of Kenyan Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia

A new report by Amnesty International has revealed widespread abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, with over 70 women detailing exploitation, deception, and forced labor under inhumane conditions.…

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UN Urges Egypt to Rethink Controversial Criminal Code Reforms

The United Nations Human Rights Office has raised alarm over Egypt’s proposed amendments to its Code of Criminal Procedure, urging greater transparency and compliance with international human rights standards ahead…

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Ramaphosa Slams Emigrating Afrikaners as “Cowards” Amid U.S. Refugee Row

President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized a group of 59 white South Africans who relocated to the U.S. as “cowards,” following their arrival under refugee status granted by President Donald Trump.…

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Nigeria Urges Ghana’s Backing for $25B Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Amid Debt Dispute

The Nigerian government has called on Ghana to support the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, which aims to connect Nigerian gas to West African and European markets. The appeal…

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Mali Dissolves All Political Parties in Sweeping Decree

In a sweeping political overhaul, Mali’s transitional authorities on May 13, 2025, dissolved all political parties and politically affiliated organizations. The move, enacted by presidential decree 2025-0339 PTRM, was announced…

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Ghana’s Minority Mulls Impeachment Over Mahama’s Alleged Constitutional Breach

Ghana’s parliamentary Minority is weighing impeachment proceedings against President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of violating Article 60 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines presidential succession. The controversy stems from…

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Kenya and Dominican Republic Sign Pact to Support Police in Haiti

Kenya and the Dominican Republic signed an agreement on Monday to enhance emergency support for Kenyan police deployed in Haiti as part of a UN-backed multinational security mission. The pact,…

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African Union Mobilizes $400M for Peace Efforts, Eyes Financial Independence

The African Union (AU) has raised $400 million to fund peace operations across the continent, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf announced Monday in Addis Ababa. The funds, channeled through…

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