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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...
Hunger strike in Togo: 13 political detainees demand release despite court order
In Lomé, thirteen inmates held at the civil prison have reportedly begun a hunger strike, according to information from Radio France Internationale (RFI)....
Yoweri Museveni begins seventh term at 81, extending four-decade rule in Uganda
At 81, Yoweri Museveni officially began a seventh term in office, extending a rule that started four decades ago. In Kampala, before several...
Burundi sets May 2027 date for presidential election amid opposition boycott
The Burundi will hold its next presidential election on May 3, 2027, according to an announcement made Friday morning by the country’s electoral...
Tunisia: Journalist Zied El-Heni sentenced to one year in prison
Independent Tunisian journalist Zied El-Heni has been sentenced to one year in prison by a Tunisian court after publicly criticizing judicial rulings targeting...
Togo appoints nine new prefects in major administrative reshuffle
In Togo, the Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of nine new prefects during its meeting held on May 6, 2026. The...
DR Congo: Tshisekedi signals openness to third term amid constitutional reform debate
Kinshasa, May 6, 2026 — The possibility of a third presidential term for Félix Tshisekedi is no longer off the table. Speaking at...
U.S. sanctions former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila for “Destabilization Attempts”
After sanctioning the Rwandan army over its alleged support for AFC/M23 rebels, Washington has now targeted former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for what...
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Somalia faces severe hunger crisis as 6 million people go hungry
Somalia is facing one of the world's worst malnutrition crises, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). Around 6 million people — roughly...
Algeria makes record drug seizure, dismantling international trafficking network
Algerian police have announced what they describe as the largest drug seizure ever carried out in a single operation, recovering more than 30...
