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Faye Sonko Power Struggle Bursts into the Open as Senegal’s Ruling Alliance Cracks

The Faye Sonko power struggle is now reshaping Senegal’s political landscape, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signals a shift away from party dominance and toward presidential authority in a growing rift with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

Mali Coordinated Attacks Hit Bamako and Kidal as Rebels Launch Coordinated Offensive

Jihadists and Tuareg separatists have struck General Assimi Goïta's government at its very heart, launching simultaneous assaults on the capital and three major cities...

Shadow of the Rig: Over 70 Missing in Bouri Migrant Boat Disaster off Libya

Over 70 people are missing after a migrant boat capsized near Libya’s Bouri oil field, with survivors rescued after hours drifting in open water.

A New Era for Health as Epworth Clinic Begins Lenacapavir Rollout

Zimbabwe has officially launched Lenacapavir, a revolutionary HIV prevention injection that requires only two doses a year. Starting with a phased rollout at the Overspill Clinic in Epworth, the programme targets 46,000 high-risk individuals, offering a discreet and life-changing alternative to daily pills. This medical breakthrough marks a significant step toward ending the HIV epidemic in Southern Africa.

Sierra Leone Pauses to Remember: A Nation’s First Day of Healing

The Sierra Leone National Day of Remembrance marked a historic moment as the country paused to honour civil war victims, reflect on its past, and introduce a permanent annual observance.

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Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

Three Nigerians in South Africa died in separate incidents across Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni within four days, prompting diplomatic intervention from Nigeria and renewed calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

AES Integration Expands as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Align Telecoms and Trade

AES integration is moving beyond military cooperation as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger align telecommunications regulation, media governance and economic policies. New agreements suggest the Alliance of Sahel States is steadily building common institutions across the confederation.

Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.
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