Senegal, a West African nation known for its stability and democratic culture, is facing a political crisis that could undermine its reputation and future. President Macky Sall’s controversial decision to…
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West African leaders met in Nigeria’s capital on Saturday to discuss ways to restore democracy in Mali after a second coup in nine months.The 15-nation regional…
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Senegal’s decision to postpone its presidential election by 10 months has triggered a wave of anger and demonstrations across the country. The move, which was approved by parliament on Monday,…
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Senegal’s decision to postpone its presidential election until December has triggered a wave of anger and demonstrations across the country. Many accuse President Macky Sall of trying to extend his…
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Rached Ghannouchi, Tunisia’s opposition leader and former parliament speaker, received a three-year prison sentence for accepting external financing, as reported by his lawyer on Thursday. Ghannouchi, 82, is the leader…
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Niger, one of the poorest countries in the world, is facing a diplomatic crisis after the regional bloc ECOWAS suspended it from all decision-making bodies following a military coup that…
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The US government has announced new visa restrictions on Ugandan and Zimbabwean officials, accusing them of undermining democracy and repressing marginalized groups in their countries. The US Secretary of State…
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Sudan is facing a critical moment in its history as the United Nations political mission in the country, known as UNITAMS, will end on Sunday. The mission was established in…
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Liberia’s opposition leader Joseph Boakai has won the presidential run-off election, defeating incumbent George Weah in a close and peaceful contest. Boakai secured 50.9% of the vote, while Weah got…
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Liberia is anxiously awaiting the outcome of its presidential election, which took place on Tuesday amid heavy rains and sporadic violence. The incumbent President, George Weah, is seeking a second…