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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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ECOWAS Plans 2,000-Strong Regional Force to Tackle Rising Jihadist Threat

Military chiefs from the 12 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed in principle to establish a new regional force to combat jihadist insurgencies…

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French Court Backs Partial Extradition of Senegalese Media Owner Madiambal Diagne

A French Court of Appeal has delivered a “partially favorable” ruling on the extradition request for Madiambal Diagne, a prominent Senegalese journalist and government critic wanted by authorities in Senegal.…

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About 58 Africans Injured as Iranian Missile Strike Hits UAE

African nationals were among dozens injured in an Iranian missile strike on the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement from Abu Dhabi’s Ministry of Defence. The weekend attack killed…

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Ghana’s Mahama and Tanzania’s Samia Hassan Hold Bilateral Talks on Energy, Trade and Reparations

President John Dramani Mahama has held high-level talks with Samia Suluhu Hassan at the State House in Arusha, focusing on strengthening Ghana–Tanzania relations and addressing key regional and global developments.…

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Benin Offers €30,000 Reward for Alleged Coup Plotters After Failed Takeover

Benin’s Republican Police have issued an international wanted notice for nine suspects accused of leading an attempted coup nearly three months ago, offering a reward of more than €30,000 for…

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Macky Sall Enters Race for UN Secretary-General Post

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has officially joined the race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, after being nominated by Burundi. The UN confirmed Monday that Sall,…

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US Sanctions Rwanda Over Alleged Role in Eastern DR Congo Conflict

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and several senior military officials over their alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of…

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