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Mali Dismisses Fears of Islamist Advance on Bamako, Says Security Situation “Under Control”

Mali’s Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has dismissed reports suggesting that Islamist militants are close to capturing the capital, calling such claims “far-fetched” and “disconnected from reality.” Speaking at the BAMEX’25…

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Cameroon Post-Election Protests Leave Dozens Dead Amid Government Crackdown

Cameroon’s government on Wednesday reported that 16 people were killed and over 800 arrested during last month’s post-election protests. However, United Nations sources estimate at least 48 civilian deaths, while…

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South Sudan President Salva Kiir Ousts Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel Amid Rising Tensions

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, stripping him of his party and military positions in a major shake-up of the country’s leadership. The dismissal…

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Nigeria Suspends Planned 15% Fuel Import Duty Amid Public Concerns

Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria has reversed its decision to implement a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed on Thursday,…

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Ivorian President Ouattara Chairs First Cabinet Meeting After Fourth-Term Re-Election

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara on Wednesday convened his first Council of Ministers meeting following his re-election for a fourth five-year term in the October 25 presidential vote. Speaking…

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Power Rift Between Senegal’s President Faye and PM Sonko Deepens Coalition Crisis

A major political showdown has erupted in Senegal’s ruling coalition, pitting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye against his influential Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, just months after their historic 2024 electoral victory.…

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Gabon Court Sentences Ali Bongo’s Wife and Son to 20 Years in Prison for Corruption

A Gabonese court has sentenced former First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin to 20 years in prison in absentia for large-scale corruption and embezzlement of…

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UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Killings During Tanzania’s Disputed Elections

The United Nations has called for a thorough investigation into reports of hundreds of deaths during post-election protests in Tanzania, raising alarms about possible attempts to conceal evidence by authorities.…

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Egypt Pushes Ceasefire as Sudan War Escalates After El-Fasher Fall

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Sudan’s military ruler Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan in Port Sudan on Tuesday, renewing Cairo’s push for a ceasefire as the conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region…

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Catholic Church Condemns Killings in Tanzania’s Post-Election Protests

The Catholic Church in Tanzania has condemned the killings of protesters during the country’s recent election-related unrest, urging the government to pursue justice and reconciliation rather than repression. Speaking during…

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How Tanzania forfeited its esteemed crown jewel as the peaceful political powerhouse of the region

Since achieving independence on December 9th, 1961, Tanzania has established itself as the island of peace in Africa. This esteemed reputation is largely credited to the Tanzanian populace, renowned for…

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