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Burkina Faso Dissolves Independent Electoral Commission

Burkina Faso's military government dissolved the independent electoral commission (CENI) in April 2024, transferring electoral organization to the Ministry of Territorial Administration to limit foreign influence and control electoral spending, raising concerns about the fairness of future elections...

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Spain Praises Immigration's Economic Benefits, Seeks Regulated Migration with Mauritania

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, during a July 16th visit to Mauritania, lauded immigration's positive economic impact on Spain while advocating for regulated migration, leading to agreements with Mauritania to manage migration flows and reduce dangerous sea crossings, as thousands of migrants ...

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Cameroon's Biya Announces Controversial Reelection Bid at 92

Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya announced his candidacy for reelection on October 12, sparking unprecedented public opposition amid the country's economic and security crises and concerns about his health and fitness to lead; this follows his long absence from public life.

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Senate Blocks PEPFAR Funding Cuts, but Uncertainty Remains

The US Senate blocked a proposed \$400 million cut to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a crucial global HIV/AIDS program, but the funding remains uncertain pending further votes and potential changes before the final deadline. This decision was praised by the International AI...

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China's Growing Media Influence in Africa

StarTimes, a Chinese company, provides affordable digital television across 16 African countries, increasing access and influencing narratives; this contrasts with the shrinking BBC World Service budget and the rise of Chinese and Russian media influence.

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Burkina Faso Junta Releases Four Critics After Forced Conscription

Four individuals, including journalist Kalifara Seré and civil society leader James Yazid Dembélé, who were forcibly conscripted by Burkina Faso's military junta for criticizing the regime, have been released after months of captivity, highlighting the junta's suppression of dissent.

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Calm Togolese Municipal Elections Amidst Political Tensions

Togo held municipal elections on July 17, 2025, amidst recent political tensions, with voting proceeding calmly despite a prior call to protest by the M66 movement that did not materialize; the election results are expected to significantly impact the country's future political stability.

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Sudan Conflict: Hundreds Dead in North Kordofan Attacks

Recent attacks in Sudan's North Kordofan state between Thursday and Sunday resulted in at least 300 deaths and widespread displacement, with communication disruptions hindering full casualty assessments; further attacks in El-Obeid and West Kordofan add to the crisis, impacting humanitarian efforts ...

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Senate Blocks $400M Pepfar Cut Amid Broader US Spending Reduction

The US Senate blocked a proposed $400 million cut to the President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar), preventing the cancellation of funds for this HIV/Aids program, amid broader government spending cuts totaling $9 billion; the decision follows bipartisan concerns and could affect the futur...

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China's Economic Growth Fuels African Trade and Investment

China's 5.3% GDP growth in the first half of 2025 positively impacts Africa, particularly Zimbabwe, through increased trade (China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries), investment, and technology transfer, boosting economic diversification and development.

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Biya Seeks Seventh Term as Cameroon's President

Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya announced his re-election bid for a seventh term, extending his 43-year rule, sparking concerns about gerontocracy and political stability in the country and across Africa.

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Ugandan Election Campaigns Marked by Spiritual Warfare

In Uganda's upcoming January 2026 elections, political rivals are employing spiritual warfare tactics, including consulting witch doctors and performing rituals, reflecting a widespread belief in witchcraft that influences political strategies and has broader societal implications.

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