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West African Leaders Reject Guinea Bissau Transition Plan and Reaffirm Push for Democratic Order

West African leaders have firmly rejected a transition programme announced by Guinea Bissau’s military authorities, insisting instead on a rapid return to constitutional...

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Fear and Silence Grip Uvira as M23 Rebels Advance Despite Peace Deal

Traces of war now line the road to Uvira, where the latest clashes between M23 rebels and the Congolese army have left deep...

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Ugandan Military Confirms Detention of Missing Catholic Priest Amid Rising Human Rights Concerns

The Ugandan military has confirmed that it is holding a Catholic priest who went missing nearly two weeks ago, accusing him of involvement...

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South Sudan Deploys Troops to Secure Heglig Oilfield Amid Sudan’s Escalating Civil War

South Sudanese troops have taken control of the Heglig oilfield in a rare and unprecedented arrangement designed to shield vital energy infrastructure from...

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Realtor Killed in Lekki After Driver Allegedly Knocks Him Down During Parking Dispute

A 36-year-old realtor, Yinka Agboola, has died after a yet-to-be-identified driver allegedly knocked him down during a dispute over a parking space at...

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UNICEF Highlights Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Amid Civil War

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell visited a boys’ school in Kassala State this week to draw attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in...

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Botswana Faces Backlash Over Increased Elephant Trophy-Hunting Quota

Conservationists are expressing serious concerns over Botswana’s recent decision to raise its annual trophy-hunting quota for elephants, sparking renewed debate about how the...

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Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Enter Uvira in Eastern DR Congo Escalating Conflict

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have entered the eastern Congolese town of Uvira, near the border with Burundi, marking the most significant escalation in months...

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Benin Demands Togo Extradite Alleged Coup Leader as Regional Tensions Rise

Benin has called on neighbouring Togo to immediately extradite Colonel Pascal Tigri, the man authorities describe as the leader of a failed coup...

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Uganda Dismisses Fears of Internet Shutdown Ahead of January Elections

The Ugandan government has rejected claims that it plans to shut down internet access during next week’s general elections, dismissing reports of a...

Israel’s Foreign Minister Visits Somaliland After Controversial Recognition

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has arrived in Somaliland, marking the first official visit by an Israeli government official since Israel recognised the...