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Nigeria Kills 95 Armed Fighters in Major Operation Amid Rising Northwest Violence

Nigeria’s military has claimed significant progress in its ongoing counterinsurgency efforts in the country’s troubled northwest, announcing the killing of…

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Kenya’s Police Under Fire After Watchdog Reports 65 Protest Deaths in Two Months

Kenya’s police forces are facing mounting criticism after the country’s independent police oversight body confirmed that at least 65 people…

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AU welcomes France’s plan to recognize Palestine, calls for wider global support

The African Union has welcomed France’s recent announcement of its intention to formally recognize the State of Palestine, describing the…

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Senegal imposes nighttime motorcycle ban in Bakel amid cross-border security threats

Authorities in Senegal’s eastern Bakel region have imposed a temporary nighttime ban on motorcycles and bicycles, as the country steps…

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President Touadéra confirms third-term bid amid constitutional controversy in CAR

Central African Republic’s President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has officially declared his intention to seek a third term in office in the…

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DR Congo Postpones Kabila Trial Amid Rising Tensions and Violence in the East

A court in Kinshasa has postponed the opening session of the highly anticipated trial of former President Joseph Kabila to…

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Tanzania Sets October Election Date Amid Opposition Exclusion

Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission has officially scheduled the country’s general elections for 29 October 2025, covering presidential, parliamentary, and local…

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Ethiopia to Inaugurate GERD in September Amid Ongoing Egypt-Sudan Dispute

Ethiopia is preparing to formally inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in September 2025, marking the culmination of over…

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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Refutes Reports of Multi-Billion Birr Theft Attempt

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has denied widespread media reports alleging that 7.735 billion Birr was successfully transferred from…

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Ethiopia’s Federal Police Vows Crackdown on “Social Media Instigators” Amid Security Push

Ethiopia’s Federal Police has announced plans to intensify its crackdown on individuals and groups accused of using social media platforms…

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Tigray Interim President Faces Local Backlash Over TPLF Military Push in Raya

Addis Ababa – Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede, head of the Tigray Interim Administration, is facing mounting resistance following recent moves…

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TPLF Accused of Forced Conscription Amid Renewed War Preparations

– Tensions are once again surging in Ethiopia’s Tigray region as reports emerge of forced conscription allegedly carried out by…

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