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ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has become the focal point of a renewed global conversation on historical justice as it hosts a landmark international conference on reparatory justice, bringing together delegates from more than 80 countries
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June 12th, celebrated as Democracy Day in Nigeria, holds profound significance, commemorating the annulled 1993 presidential election widely regarded as the freest and fairest in the nation's history. This day, now a national holiday, serves
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has rescheduled voluntary evacuation flights for citizens fleeing South Africa. This urgent move follows renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant unrest on South Africa's southern coast. Consequently, the situation highlights persistent
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Ethiopia is currently navigating a complex and challenging political landscape as it conducts its seventh general election on June 1, 2026. This election, framed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as a significant step towards democratic
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Government withdraws controversial AI framework after fabricated references trigger backlash over credibility, institutional oversight, and Africa’s race to regulate artificial intelligence. South Africa is facing an unexpected credibility crisis in its attempt to develop a
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DJIBOUTI – Djibouti has entered a new political phase following President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh’s announcement of a newly restructured 26-member cabinet. The move is widely interpreted as an aggressive attempt to strengthen governance, modernize state
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Tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia escalated sharply this morning. Both governments exchanged accusations of violating sovereign territory and backing insurgent forces, signaling a dangerous new phase in an already fragile regional landscape. The Core Allegation:
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The recent consolidation of power by Mali's military leader, Assimi Goïta, who officially assumed the role of Defence Minister on May 4, 2026, marks a critical juncture for Mali and the broader Sahel region .
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission formally concluded its Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise on April 28, 2026, marking the end of a highly scrutinized thirty-day civic mobilization. Preliminary field reports indicate an unexpectedly heavy
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BRAZZAVILLE — In a ceremony marked by both grand spectacle and a familiar sense of inevitability, Denis Sassou-N’Guesso was officially sworn in for a fifth consecutive presidential term in the Republic of the Congo on
