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Violent clashes erupt in Dhakar, Senegal following the…

Clashes erupted in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, on Thursday following the arrest of key opposition leader OusmaneSonko. Supporters of the opposition leader rallied to show their support for their arrested leader. Clashes in the Senegalese…

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Ethiopia releases jailed journalists in Tigrey

According to reports from Ethiopia, international staff and journalists arrested in connection with the Tigrey region have been released. Reports say four journalists recently detained in Ethiopia's conflict-ridden region of northern Tigray have been released.…

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Farmajo wants extension and Election postponement

Opposition leaders agreed to postpone the planned protests on Friday, the 26th of this month, after the government and the candidates' union agreed on a number of terms, including taking responsibility of attacks for the…

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Explosions and killings in Mogadishu

Reports from Mogadishu say that there have been at least two explosions and killings by unknown assailants. A roadside bomb targeted Yaqshid district commissioner of Benadir region Ahmed Abdullahi Carif and accompanying police officers. The…

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Italian ambassador to DR. Congo shot dead in…

The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed in Goma, Italy's foreign ministry has said. Italy's ambassador to the DRC, an Italian policeman and their Congolese driver have been killed in…

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Niger Election: Mohamed Bazoum wins Niger election

Mohamed Bazoum has won Niger's presidential election, according to the country's electoral commission. Niger's electoral commission has declared the ruling party's candidate, Mohamed Bazoum, is the winner of the country's second round of presidential elections…