The Democratic victory over Republican incumbent Roger Marshall marks a major political turning point in traditionally conservative Kansas, […]
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Iliana Yotova Makes History as Bulgaria’s First Elected Female President After Winning Presidential Runoff
Bulgaria has entered a new chapter in its political history after Iliana Yotova emerged victorious in the country’s […]
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Paul Biya of Cameroon: 10 Major Controversies Surrounding Africa’s Longest-Serving President and His Refusal to Leave Power
For more than four decades, Paul Biya has remained at the centre of Cameroon’s political life, raising persistent […]
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Kenyan Police Deny Rumors It Planned to Intervene in the US-Iran War
The Kenyan National Police Service (NPS) has denied that it intended to participate in the ongoing confrontation between […]
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Top 10 Least Corrupt African Countries
While corruption persists across much of Africa, a few countries buck the trend, led by Seychelles, which is […]
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Turkey Signs $350 Million Arms Deal With Africa’s Most Powerful Military
Turkey has struck a $350 million defense agreement with Egypt, Africa’s leading military power and the world’s 19th […]
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Former Leader, Killed in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi and formerly generally viewed as his […]
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Mauritius Reverses Ban On Social Media
Mauritius on Saturday overturned its decision to prohibit social media until the election, which was spurred by a […]
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Guinea Junta Chief Promotes Self To Army General
Mamady Doumbouya, Guinea’s junta commander, has been promoted to army general as the coup-torn West African country commemorates […]
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Chad Vows To ‘Obliterate’ Boko Haram Capabilities
Following a devastating weekend attack by Boko Haram on a military garrison, the Chadian government promised on Wednesday […]
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Ugandan Court Sentences Former Commander To 40 Years
A Ugandan court sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison on […]
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Niger’s Ex-Prime Minister Hama Amadou Dies Aged 74
Niger’s former prime minister Hama Amadou, known as “the Phoenix” for his talent for political comebacks, has died […]
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Wire-Tapping Scandal Rocks Mauritius Ahead Of Vote
A wire-tapping scandal has rocked Mauritius just weeks before the Indian Ocean island nation goes to the polls. Phone […]
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Over 50 Killed In Two Days Of Sudan Battles – Activists
Local activists in central Sudan say more than 50 people have been killed since violence began in Al-Jazira […]
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President Biya Lands In Cameroon After Health Rumours
Cameroonian President Paul Biya landed on Monday at the capital Yaounde’s international airport, after several weeks out of […]
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Guinea Junta Bans Ministers From Travel Abroad
Guinea’s military junta chief General Mamady Doumbouya has banned ministers from travelling abroad without his permission and recalled […]
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Why Kenya Deputy President Is Being Impeached
An historic move by Kenyan lawmakers to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abuse of office raises many […]
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Kenya’s Embattled Deputy President Denies Corruption Allegations
Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday denied corruption allegations against him on the eve of an impeachment […]
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Tanzania Suspends Newspaper Over Animations Featuring President
Tanzania banned a leading newspaper’s online operations on Thursday after it published cartoons depicting the president and referring […]
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Former Senegalese Minister Jailed For Embezzlement
A minister in Senegal’s former government has been jailed on charges of extortion, embezzlement and money laundering during […]
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Benin Republic Arrests Three Men Suspected Of ‘Coup’ Plot
Benin prosecutors said Wednesday that three prominent men including a presidential guard commander have been arrested on suspicion […]