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...
BAMAKO/OUAGADOUGOU/NIAMEY — The United States has announced a dramatic change in its approach to three West African countries — Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger — whose military governments severed defence ties with France and turned toward Russia. The shift, unveiled by the State Department, reflects Washington’s growing concern over jihadist insurgencies in the Sahel and the geopolitical competition for...
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...
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...
NIAMEY, Niger — Residents of Niger’s capital endured a terrifying night as hours of heavy gunfire and explosions erupted near Diori Hamani International Airport,...
KSAR EL KEBIR, Morocco — Authorities in northern Morocco have raised the flood alert to maximum as the Loukkos River swells dangerously after days of heavy rainfall. The province of Larache, particularly the city...
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...
A South African court has dismissed an appeal by the country's heritage body to stop the sale and export of several personal items belonging to Nelson Mandela, including a Robben Island prison key,...
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal erupted in scenes of jubilation late Sunday after the Teranga Lions clinched the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, defeating...
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s long‑serving president Yoweri Museveni has taken a commanding lead in provisional results from Thursday’s presidential election, according to the country’s...
WASHINGTON/KINSHASA — A lawsuit filed in the United States has placed the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under fresh international scrutiny, as Idaho‑based financial...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian police announced Wednesday that they had seized more than 56,000 rounds of ammunition allegedly sent by neighboring Eritrea to...
