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Burkina Faso Military Coup Overthrows President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré

Burkina Faso experienced a military coup on January 24, 2022, overthrowing President Roch Marc Christian ...

Senegal’s new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

Senegal’s new Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, who recently rose to prominence after leading his party ...

Calls for Political Change Amid Public Discontent

As the 2027 general elections approach, political discontent with the APC is reaching a boiling ...

The Fallout of Fuel Subsidy Removal and APC’s Economic Policies in Nigeria

The removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, a bold step meant ...

Pro-Democracy Leader Karim Tabbou Arrested Again in Algeria

Algerian political activist and prominent figure of the Hirak pro-democracy movement, Karim Tabbou, was arrested ...

US Prepares to Withdraw Troops from Niger Amid Rising Influence of Russia and Iran

The United States is in discussions to withdraw its troops from Niger, marking a significant ...

Conflict in South Africa’s coalition government is ‘not catastrophic,’ says major party leader

Conflict among partners in South Africa’s newly formed coalition government is anticipated, but the leader ...

Bobi Wine injured in scuffle with police in Uganda

Uganda’s opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, was urgently taken to Nsambya ...

A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics say they’ll challenge it

On Wednesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted a significant new law designed to transform ...

Former Ivory Coast president dies aged 89

Mr. Bédié became the country’s second head of state following the death of Félix Houphouët-Boigny ...

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