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Drc President Calls For National Dialogue As Political Tensions Rise 
30
Aug

Drc President Calls For National Dialogue As Political Tensions Rise 

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Tshisekedi Seeks Talks Amid Controversy Over Constitutional Reforms and Possible Third Term Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has announced plans for a national dialogue aimed at easing growing political tensions in the country. The announcement comes amid controversy over proposed constitutional reforms that critics fear could clear the way for Tshisekedi to seek […]

Colombia Launches Crackdown On Undocumented Migrants 
30
Aug

Colombia Launches Crackdown On Undocumented Migrants 

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President Abelardo de la Espriella Faces Backlash Over Sweeping Deportation Plans Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is facing growing criticism after ordering a nationwide crackdown targeting foreign nationals living in the country without legal immigration status. Less than a month into his presidency, De la Espriella instructed the National Police and migration authorities to […]

Guinea-Bissau To Vote On Constitution That Would Expand Presidential Powers 
26
Aug

Guinea-Bissau To Vote On Constitution That Would Expand Presidential Powers 

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Referendum Could Reshape Government Ahead of December Elections Guinea-Bissau is set to hold a constitutional referendum on August 30, with voters being asked to approve reforms that would significantly strengthen the powers of the presidency and reshape the country’s electoral system ahead of general elections scheduled for December. The referendum comes after the military seized […]

Landslide At Guinea Landfill Kills 30 
24
Aug

Landslide At Guinea Landfill Kills 30 

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Heavy Rains Trigger Collapse of Massive Waste Mound in Conakry A landslide at a landfill in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, has killed 30 people after heavy overnight rains caused a massive mound of waste to collapse, according to the Guinean government. The disaster occurred at around 2 a.m. local time in the Gbessia commune, where the […]

22
Aug

South Africa and Zimbabwe Presidents Convene for Fourth Bi-National Commission

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa have convened the fourth session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria, with both leaders seeking to deepen economic cooperation, trade, infrastructure development and regional integration. The high-level meeting brings together senior government officials and ministers from both countries to review existing bilateral […]

Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema Wins Re-Election With 60% Of Vote 
18
Aug

Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema Wins Re-Election With 60% Of Vote 

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President Secures Second Term as Opposition Raises Concerns Over Election Conduct Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has won re-election with 60% of the vote, according to the country’s electoral commission. The election in the copper-rich southern African nation was largely peaceful, with voters casting their ballots in a contest that will see Hichilema continue leading the […]

Imf Reaches $439 Million Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea 
12
Aug

Imf Reaches $439 Million Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea 

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41-Month Credit Facility to Support Economic Reforms and Growth The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Guinea on a 41-month Extended Credit Facility worth SDR 310.59 million, equivalent to approximately $439 million. The proposed programme is designed to support Guinea’s economic reforms, strengthen fiscal and monetary frameworks, improve governance and transparency, […]

23
Jul

Trump Praises Nigeria’s Efforts Against Violence Towards Christians

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U.S. President Donald Trump has commended Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s efforts to combat violence affecting Christian communities, signaling a significant improvement in diplomatic relations between the United States and Nigeria after months of tensions over religious freedom and security. In a letter dated July 6 and released by Nigeria’s presidency, Trump praised […]

15
Jul

Congo Forms New Council in Push for War Crimes Justice

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has established a new advisory council of international legal experts in a significant move aimed at strengthening accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during decades of conflict in the country’s eastern provinces. The initiative marks one of the government’s most ambitious efforts yet to pursue justice […]

Jacob Zuma Hails Burkina Faso as a Model for African Liberation
05
Nov

Jacob Zuma Hails Burkina Faso as a Model for African Liberation

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma has lauded Burkina Faso as a shining example of African liberation and self-determination, following a meeting with President Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou. According to the Burkinabè presidency, Zuma commended the West African nation for its bold stance against neocolonial influence and its commitment to reclaiming Africa’s sovereignty over its […]

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