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Rwanda Withdraws from ECCAS Amidst Chairmanship Dispute

Rwanda has withdrawn from the ECCAS, accusing the DRC of blocking its chairmanship bid with the support of other member states, jeopardizing regional peace efforts and raising international concerns.

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Kabila Arrives in Goma, Condemned by DRC Government

Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila arrived in Goma, DRC, on Monday, according to rebel leader Corneille Nangaa, to work with him to end "dictatorship and divisions"; the visit has been condemned by the Congolese government as treasonous.

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Congo Lifts Kabila's Immunity Amid M23 Conflict

The Congolese Senate voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, accused of complicity with the M23 rebel group amid escalating conflict in eastern Congo, allowing for legal proceedings against him despite concerns about the decision's political nature.

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Nguema Wins Gabon Presidency in Post-Coup Election

In Gabon's post-coup election, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema won the presidency with 90.35 percent of the vote, signifying the end of the political transition and a return to constitutional rule.

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Côte d'Ivoire Opposition Names Thiam as Presidential Candidate Amidst Nationality Dispute

Tidjane Thiam, a 62-year-old former minister and international banker, was elected on April 17th, 2024 as the presidential candidate of Côte d'Ivoire's main opposition party, the PDCI, despite a controversy regarding his nationality and the ineligibility of other major opposition figures ahead of th...

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Nguema Wins Gabon Presidency Amidst Significant Challenges

Gabon's General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema won the presidential election on April 13, 2025, with 90.35% of the vote, 19 months after overthrowing the Bongo dynasty that ruled for 55 years, amidst challenges of unemployment, poor infrastructure, and substantial debt.

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Kabila's Goma Presence Jeopardizes DRC Peace Efforts

Former DRC President Joseph Kabila is reportedly in the M23 rebel-held city of Goma, escalating tensions with the current government, which has stripped him of immunity and accuses him of supporting the rebels; this jeopardizes peace efforts.

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Kabila Breaks Silence, Criticizes Tshisekedi's Rule, Proposes 12-Point Plan for DRC

Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila broke his six-year silence to criticize President Félix Tshisekedi's rule, accusing him of mismanaging the country and proposing a twelve-point plan to resolve the crisis, which he describes as an existential threat to the DRC.

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Nigeria's "Reserved Seat for Women Bill" Aims to Increase Female Representation in Parliament

Nigeria's proposed "Reserved Seat for Women bill" seeks to address the severe underrepresentation of women in politics, with only 4.3% of federal lawmakers being women, ranking Nigeria 179 out of 183 globally in women's representation in national parliaments.

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Kenyan Deputy President Removed Amidst Political Tensions

Following impeachment proceedings for abuse of office and misconduct, Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was removed in October 2024, creating intense political tension with President William Ruto and raising concerns about leadership stability in Africa.

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Oligui Nguema Wins Gabonese Presidency with Landslide Victory

Gabon's transitional leader, Brice Oligui Nguema, won the presidential election on Saturday with 90.35% of the vote, solidifying his power after a 2023 coup that ended the Bongo family's six-decade rule.

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Gabon Votes: First Post-Bongo Election Amidst Controversy

Gabon holds presidential elections on Saturday, with eight candidates vying to replace the Bongo family after a coup d'état ousted Ali Bongo 19 months ago. General Brice Oligui Nguema, the coup leader, is running despite promises to hand over power to civilians, leading to criticism of an unfair ele...

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