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Niger military government dissolves justice-sector unions amid political unrest.

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Niger Junta Dissolves Justice-Sector Unions

11 August 2025

Opposition candidate addressing media after being barred from Cameroon elections.

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Cameroon Doubles Down on Excluding Opposition Candidate from Elections

6 August 2025

People gather around coffins during church massacre in DR Congo.

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DR Congo: Armed Group Massacres Dozens in Church

6 August 2025

Relieved journalists in Burkina Faso after being released from detention. Activists advocate for pre.

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Burkina Faso Releases Conscripted Journalists, Activist

31 July 2025

Opposition candidate addressing media after being barred from Cameroon elections.

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Cameroon: Main Opposition Candidate Barred from Elections

29 July 2025

Angolan protesters march on the street holding signs during demonstration.

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Angola: Protest Defendants Await Appeals a Year On

29 July 2025

Ethiopian parliament session with officials and flags in the chamber.

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Ethiopia: Proposed Legal Changes Threaten Civil Society

29 July 2025

African Union official appointed as special envoy for Sahel region.

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Sahel Region: African Union Appoints Special Envoy

25 July 2025

Police using force against peaceful protesters during a demonstration in Angola.

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Angola: Police Use Excessive Force Against Peaceful Protesters

18 July 2025

Two Guinean activists wearing red FNDIC hats, advocating for missing persons.

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A Year On, Guinean Activists Still Missing

9 July 2025

Security forces clash during post-election violence in Mozambique.

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Mozambique Begins Hearing into Police’s role in Post-Election Violence and Killings

7 July 2025

President Trump and officials during Rwanda-DRC peace agreement signing.

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Minerals for peace? How to make the Rwanda-DRC deal stick.

7 July 2025