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Malian official wearing traditional attire at a public event amid political unrest.

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Mali’s Military Junta Escalates Assault on Free Expression

10 February 2026

Drone strike aftermath in Niger, civilian casualties reported.

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Niger: Military Drone Strike Kills 17 Civilians

9 February 2026

Group of civilians and soldiers in Congo, highlighting regional conflict and humanitarian concerns.

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Central Africa: Civilians at Risk in Eastern Congo

4 February 2026

Military vehicle with soldiers in Burkina Faso's arid landscape.

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Burkina Faso’s Junta Pulls the Plug on Political Life

4 February 2026

Gambia's Supreme Court considers case on banning female genital mutilation.

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Gambia’s Supreme Court to Decide on FGM Ban

2 February 2026

Ugandan political activist at opposition rally after post-election violence.

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Uganda: Post Election Assault on Political Opposition

28 January 2026

Mali’s military junta cracks down on freedom of expression with censorship.

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Mali’s Junta Cracks Down on Freedom of Expression

23 January 2026

Flooded road with vehicles navigating through water in Southern Africa.

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Help Needed for Flood-Affected Women in Southern Africa

23 January 2026

202110tanzania school pregnant girls

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Tanzania: Crackdown Ahead of Planned Protests

8 December 2025

202512afr drc rwanda tshisekedi and kagame

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DR Congo Accord Offers Promises, but Little More

4 December 2025

202511afr cameroon anicet ekane

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Cameroon: Prominent Opposition Leader Dies in Custody

3 December 2025

202511afr car touadera

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Central African Republic: Concerns Over Crucial Election

28 November 2025