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Mali’s military appoints Abdoulaye Maiga as prime minister

Mali’s ruling junta has appointed Abdoulaye Maiga as the new prime minister, replacing Choguel Maiga, who was dismissed after criticising the military-led government. The announcement was made on state television, ORTM, on Thursday. Choguel Maiga had recently condemned the junta for failing to adhere to its pledge of organising elections within a 24-month transitional period.

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Congo opposition calls for protests over constitutional reform plans

Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for nationwide protests to oppose President Felix Tshisekedi’s proposed constitutional reforms. The announcement comes amid concerns that the changes could pave the way for Tshisekedi to extend his time in office beyond the two-term limit. Tshisekedi, who began his second and final term in January,

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Ugandan opposition leader abducted in Kenya, held in military jail

Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was reportedly abducted during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend, transferred to Uganda, and is now being held at a military jail in Kampala, his wife Winnie Byanyima said on Wednesday. Besigye, a four-time presidential challenger to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has consistently contested election results citing

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