Thousands march in Abidjan for fair election
Protesters in Abidjan demanded fair elections and inclusion of barred opposition figures ahead of the Ivory Coast presidential vote in October.
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August 2025
Niger forms ‘Shield of the Nation’ militia to fight insurgents
Niger unveils militia to bolster army after coup-era violence; youth recruited for patrols and ops
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UAE halts maritime trade with Sudan; ports ban Sudan-linked cargo
UAE suspends sea links with Sudan, bans Sudan cargo at ports; immediate enforcement, firm oversight
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Islamist meddling fuels SAF mutiny fears in Kadugli
Source warns of revolt in Kadugli as unpaid troops desert, Islamists sway decisions, aid airdropped
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Sudan Shield officer kills 7 civilians at Gedaref protest
Officer kills 7 at Gedaref protest; villagers kill him and aide, burn car; police launch probe soon
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A lactating lioness shows hope for lions in Central African park
A conservation group photographed a female lion in northeastern Central African Republic for the first time in six years, signaling hope for lion recovery.
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Zambia protests US policy imposing high visa bond on its nationals
Zambia has voiced strong concern over a new US policy requiring its nationals to pay a refundable visa bond of up to $15,000, citing economic and diplomatic impacts.
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Spanish investigators uncover illicit waste exports to West Africa
Spanish police arrested four people over an illegal scheme exporting 19 tonnes of hazardous vehicle waste from Spain to Ghana.
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Somali and Ugandan troops capture Bariire after week-long battle
Somali and Ugandan forces killed more than 100 al-Shabaab terrorists and took control of Bariire in Lower Shabelle region.
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Ugandan judge denies bail to Kizza Besigye after 9 months jailed
Opposition figure Kizza Besigye remains in jail as Ugandan court refuses bail amid election tensions.
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