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CURFEW

Tanzania Eases Curfew After 98% Win

Some Tanzanian citizens ventured out on Tuesday as restrictions were partially lifted across the nation. ...

Doumbouya

Coup Leader Doumbouya Confirms Run in Guinea Election

Guinea’s military leader, General Mamady Doumbouya, has formally confirmed his intent to run for president. ...

President

Presidency Denies Report of Tinubu’s Meeting with US Vice President

The Presidency has strongly denied a circulating report regarding President Bola Tinubu’s travel plans. Temitope ...

FLIGHTS

Travel Chaos:Passengers Stranded After Tanzania’s Disputed Vote

Hundreds of travelers were left stranded at airports across Tanzania this weekend. The disruption followed ...

Guinea-Bissau-

Guinea-Bissau Election Campaign Begins Without Main Opposition

The presidential campaign in Guinea-Bissau officially launched this weekend. The start of the campaign is ...

Nigeria

US Threat of Military Action Roils Nigeria

The government of Nigeria has issued sharp rejections following a major diplomatic development from the ...

GUINEA

Guinea Election Campaign Opens with Major Parties Excluded

The campaign for Guinea’s upcoming presidential election began to take shape on Monday. This occurred ...

QUAKE

Powerful Quake Strikes Northern Afghanistan, Leaving 20 Dead

A strong earthquake, measuring 6.3 magnitude, severely shook northern Afghanistan overnight. Health officials confirmed on ...

Election

Samia Hassan Sworn In Amid Disputed Election and Deadly Unrest

President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn into office on Monday during a ceremony restricted to ...

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