President Salva Kiir Fires Vice President Amid Growing Political Tensions
In a dramatic political shake-up, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, a key ally
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Speaker Bagbin Calls for Urgent Appointment of Defence Minister
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has urged the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior to fast-track the process of appointing
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Gabon Court Jails Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo for 20 Years
A court in Gabon has sentenced Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, the former first lady, and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin, to
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Timipre Sylva’s Camp Slams EFCC Over ‘Politically Motivated’ Wanted Notice
A spokesperson for Nigeria’s former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes
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Jacob Zuma’s Daughter Pleads Not Guilty to Terrorism Charges in South Africa
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to terrorism-related charges as her high-profile
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Museveni Admits Kenya Activists Were Secretly Detained in Uganda
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has publicly admitted for the first time that two Kenyan activists who went missing in Uganda
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US officials to boycott G20 summit in South Africa, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will boycott the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, citing
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At least 240 charged with treason after Tanzania election violence
At least 240 people have been charged with treason in Tanzania following violent protests that erupted after last week’s disputed
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Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old Paul Biya Sworn In for Eighth Term
Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, aged 92, has been sworn in for an eighth consecutive term, pledging to restore stability
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Tanzania Opposition Deputy Leader Charged with Terrorism After Disputed Election
The deputy leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, John Heche, is facing terrorism charges, his lawyer has confirmed —
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