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France Begins Military Withdrawal from Senegal, Hands Over Two Bases

France has officially begun the process of withdrawing its military presence from Senegal, starting with the handover of two military…

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Netherlands & Sierra Leone Engage in Talks Over Drug Kingpin’s Extradition

The Netherlands is in discussions with Sierra Leone regarding the extradition of Jos Leijdekkers, a fugitive drug trafficker and one…

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Mali to Ease Mining Permit Suspension in 2025

Mali’s government has announced plans to partially lift its suspension on mining permits, which has been in effect since late…

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DR Congo Refugees Flee to Burundi as Conditions Deteriorate, UN Says

The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has driven 63,000 refugees into neighboring Burundi, marking the largest such…

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Nigeria Introduces Organ Transplant Regulations to Curb Exploitation

Nigeria has introduced new national standards and guidelines for organ and tissue transplants to regulate a sector long plagued by…

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U.S. Halts Foreign Aid to South Africa Under Trump Order

The United States has suspended most foreign aid to South Africa under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump,…

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Mozambique Police Open Fire on Opposition Protest, Injuring Dozens

At least a dozen people were injured after Mozambican security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas to disperse an…

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Deadly Clashes Between ENDF & Fano Militants Near Ethio-Sudan Border Leave at Least 69 Dead

Fierce clashes between the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and Fano militants have erupted in Gondar’s Quara Woreda, a volatile…

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Gabon’s Military Ruler Nguema to Run for President in April Election

Nearly two years after seizing power in a coup that ended over 50 years of Bongo family rule, Gabon’s military…

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Libya to Relaunch Oil Exploration After 17-Year Hiatus

Libya is set to launch its first oil exploration bidding round in nearly two decades, marking a significant step toward…

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Sudan’s De Facto Ruler Burhan Unveils Roadmap for Constitutional Transition Amid Escalating Conflict

As Sudan grapples with prolonged civil unrest, General Abdel-Fattah Burhan, the de facto ruler of Sudan and head of the…

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UN Demands Justice for Atrocities in the Central African Republic

The United Nations has issued a strong call for accountability following a series of severe human rights violations in the…

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