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Senegal: Macky Sall’s UN bid sparks backlash from rights groups
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall’s return to Dakar on Friday, July 17, to seek his country’s support for his candidacy for United Nations...
Mali: Former security chief accuses military leaders during coup plot trial
The trial over an alleged “attempted conspiracy against the government” continued on Thursday, July 15, at the Bamako Court of Appeal, with former...
Algeria and Mali restore ties after 15-month diplomatic rift
Algeria and Mali have taken a major step toward normalizing relations after 15 months of diplomatic tensions, reopening their airspaces and agreeing to...
Air Congo returns to Europe
Air Congo has resumed flights between Kinshasa and Brussels, marking the return of a Congolese airline to European skies after more than 25...
Nigeria: Former energy minister Saleh Mamman sentenced to 75 Years
A Nigerian court on May 13 sentenced former Energy Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison for embezzling and laundering more than...
DR Congo president visits Uganda to strengthen bilateral cooperation
President Félix Tshisekedi is in Uganda today for two key engagements aimed at deepening ties between Kinshasa and Kampala. The Congolese leader is...
Assimi Goïta tightens grip on power by taking over defense portfolio
Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goïta, has taken a new step in consolidating power by assuming control of the Defense Ministry, previously held by...
Mali Attacks: Sahel confederation warns of escalating security threats
The Confederation of Sahel States has issued a strong statement following coordinated attacks in Mali on April 25, 2026. The group described the...
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Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo reconfirmed as leader of his party at nearly 81
Former Ivorian president (2000–2011) and current opposition figure Laurent Gbagbo has been reconfirmed as head of his political party on Friday, despite previously...
Morocco and Syria restore diplomatic ties as embassy reopens in rabat
Syria officially reopened its embassy in Morocco on May 14, 2026, marking a significant diplomatic reset between Rabat and Damascus after 14 years...
