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Intense fighting broke out in Mogadishu between Somali government forces and opposition-aligned militias after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced a one-year extension of his term—a move rejected by the opposition and regional leaders. The clashes turned major roads into battle zones, with mortar fire striking densely populated neighborhoods and commercial ....
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The United States is weighing the removal of sanctions against Eritrea in a potential diplomatic reset driven by strategic commercial and geopolitical interests. An internal State Department document reviewed by Reuters indicated the sanctions—imposed in 2021 over atrocities during the Tigray conflict—are likely to be rescinded, though the timing has not been confirmed. Eritrea, long […]
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A surge in anti-immigrant violence in South Africa’s Western Cape has forced hundreds of migrants from Mozambique, Malawi, and other neighboring countries to flee their homes and seek shelter in public facilities and remote areas. In coastal towns including Kleinmond and Mossel Bay, immigrants report being threatened, robbed, and driven from their communities by groups […]
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An Algerian court has removed a key legal obstacle to the possible release of French journalist Christophe Gleizes, raising hopes that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune could grant a pardon in the coming weeks. The Court of Cassation rejected prosecutors’ efforts to seek a harsher sentence and acknowledged Gleizes’ decision to withdraw his own appeal. Gleizes, a […]
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Ghanaian President John Mahama says a newly passed anti-LGBTQ+ bill will undergo legal and procedural review before receiving final approval. The legislation proposes prison sentences of up to three years for identifying as LGBTQ+ and includes provisions requiring citizens to report prohibited activities to authorities. Mahama noted that the bill originated as a private member’s […]
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The United States has continued preparations for an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya despite court orders suspending construction and growing public opposition. Around 20 flights carrying medical equipment, technical specialists, engineers, and healthcare personnel have reportedly arrived at an air force base in Nanyuki, where the 50-bed facility is being built. The project is intended […]
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Social media has transformed from a platform for sharing creative work into a powerful force shaping identity, culture, politics, and commerce across Africa. The shift reflects a broader reality: smartphones have become central to how millions consume news, learn skills, engage in activism, and build careers. Social media has also helped mobilize major movements, from […]
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