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Somalia Approves New Constitution to Introduce Direct Elections for Lawmakers

Somalia has approved a new constitution that will allow citizens to directly elect members of parliament for the first time, marking a major shift from the country’s long-standing clan-based political…

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Over 200 Killed in Deadly Landslide at Key Coltan Mine in Eastern DR Congo

More than 200 people, including at least 70 children, have been killed after a landslide triggered a collapse at a major mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo,…

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South Africa Pushes for Local Production of Breakthrough HIV Prevention Drug

South Africa is moving to manufacture a new HIV prevention drug locally in an effort to improve access to life-saving medication and strengthen the country’s pharmaceutical sector. The government is…

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CAF Postpones 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Weeks Before Kick-Off

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations just 12 days before the tournament was scheduled to begin in Morocco, citing “unforeseen circumstances.”…

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Guinea’s President Doumbouya Returns to Conakry After Three-Week Absence

Guinea’s military leader and president Mamady Doumbouya returned to the capital Conakry on Friday after a three-week absence that had sparked widespread speculation about his health and whereabouts. Doumbouya, 41,…

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Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis Sign Visa-Free Travel and Labour Mobility Agreements

Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis have signed a landmark visa exemption agreement that allows holders of ordinary passports from both countries to travel without visas, marking a significant step…

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UK Halts Study Visas for Four Nations Including Sudan and Cameroon Amid Rising Asylum Claims

The Home Office has suspended new study visa applications from nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, citing a sharp rise in asylum claims from people who initially entered the…

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ECOWAS Begins Pre-Election Assessment Mission in Cabo Verde Ahead of 2026 Polls

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a pre-electoral fact-finding mission in Cabo Verde as the island nation prepares for its 2026 legislative and presidential elections. The…

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Senegal and EU Deepen Strategic Partnership on Security, Migration and Investment

Senegal and the European Union have reaffirmed their strategic partnership following a high-level visit to Dakar by two European commissioners aimed at strengthening cooperation on security, migration and economic development.…

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Belgium Detains Three Over Alleged War Crimes Linked to Cameroon’s Anglophone Conflict

Belgian authorities have detained three people as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity connected to Cameroon’s separatist conflict, federal prosecutors announced. The suspects are…

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Abiy Ahmed Rules Out War as Ethiopia Intensifies Push for Red Sea Access

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia has “no intention of invading or attacking others” as his government presses for access to a seaport, a policy that is raising fresh tensions…

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