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Mauritanian Court Hands Former President Abdel Aziz 15-Year Sentence in Landmark Corruption Case
Mauritania’s former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by an appellate court, following…
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Burkina Faso Accused of Mass Killing of Civilians Near Solenzo
In March 2025, more than 100 civilians were killed in western Burkina Faso, allegedly at the hands of government forces…
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Ethiopia Moves to Lift Ban on Foreign Property Ownership in Bid to Boost Investment
In a bold move signaling Ethiopia’s ongoing shift toward market-driven reforms, the government is proposing a landmark change that would…
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Sudan officially cuts diplomatic ties with the UAE, declaring it an aggressor state
Sudan’s army-led government has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, labeling it an “aggressor state.” In a…
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Tunisia Sentences Ex-PM Ali Laarayedh to 34 Years in Prison Amid Crackdown on Dissent
Tunisia’s former Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh has been sentenced to 34 years in prison by a Tunisian court on terrorism…
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Namibia to Scrap University Fees by 2026 — But Can It Deliver?
Namibia’s new president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, made history not only as the country’s first female head of state but also with…
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Ivory Coast renames streets to remove colonial links
Ivory Coast has launched a sweeping campaign to strip away the last vestiges of French colonialism from its streets, schools,…
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Police Arrests Nigerian Activists Over Planned Rally For Burkina Faso’s Revolutionary Leader, Ibrahim Traoré
The arrest of Comrade Kola Edokpayi, a prominent Marxist activist and leader of the Talakawa Parliament, has triggered a wave…
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Burkina Faso Rolls Out 115 New Buses in Bold Push for Public Transit Reform
Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step toward transforming its public transportation system. A fleet of 115 brand-new buses has…
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Mali to dissolve all political parties, hand Military leader Asimi Goita Five years as president
Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goïta, has taken a significant step toward cementing his grip on power after a national…
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