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Sitting in a dim room at a refugee camp in Ivory Coast, Yameogo Aminata, 57, is haunted by memories of the murder of her four sons by jihadists in her home country, Burkina Faso.
In 2022, she was away from her home when the armed insurgents - who have been terrorising communities...
Domingos Simões Pereira, the most prominent opposition figure in Guinea‑Bissau, appeared before a military court on Friday over allegations that he was involved in multiple coup attempts — claims his team insists are politically motivated.
What the Military Accuses Him Of
Authorities say Pereira is suspected of playing a role in at least two alleged coup plots — one in late...
Several athletes collapsed on Friday during pre‑finale endurance events at the Argungu International Fishing Festival in Kebbi State, prompting emergency evacuations but failing to dampen the celebratory mood surrounding the festival’s long‑awaited return.
What...
Nigeria will hold its next presidential election on 20 February 2027, the electoral commission announced on Friday, marking the official start of a political countdown that will test the strength of President Bola...
BAMAKO/OUAGADOUGOU/NIAMEY — The United States has announced a dramatic change in its approach to three West African countries — Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger...
KINSHASA, DRC — Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has reaffirmed his commitment to an inclusive national dialogue, but with clear pre‑conditions that reflect both the fragility of the country’s political environment and his determination to...
RUBAYA, DR CONGO — More than 200 people have been killed in a devastating mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), underscoring the perilous conditions faced by artisanal miners and the...
PARIS/N’DJAMENA — French President Emmanuel Macron has extended an invitation to Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby for talks in Paris, as both countries attempt to repair strained ties following Chad’s abrupt termination of...
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo — The Republic of Congo has officially scheduled its next presidential election for March 15, 2026, according to government spokesperson...
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — President Alassane Ouattara has reappointed Robert Beugré Mambé as prime minister, signaling a preference for continuity in governance after the...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — A tragic drone strike in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has killed at least 40 pro‑government fighters, according to local officials and...
