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Libya’s rival camps sign UN-backed roadmap for elections within two years

Libya's rival political camps have signed a UN-backed Libya elections roadmap that commits the country to holding presidential and parliamentary elections within two years after years of political deadlock.

Algeria’s Su-30 jets land in Niamey after failed Niger army mutiny

Algeria's Su-30 jets arrived in Niamey hours after a failed mutiny rocked Niger's military government, highlighting deepening security ties between Algiers and the Sahel state.

Trans-Saharan trade: how fuel, gold and unofficial border economies bind the desert together

Trans-Saharan smuggling networks underpin a vast informal economy stretching across Libya, Algeria, Niger and Chad. Fuel, gold, migration and cross-border trade continue to bind the Sahara together despite repeated crackdowns.

Chad-Sudan border tensions: what is really going on behind the claims and counter-claims

Chad-Sudan border tensions have intensified after Chad accused Sudanese forces of striking a convoy deep inside its territory. With competing narratives, refugee pressures and regional diplomacy at stake, the incident highlights the growing risk of Sudan's war spilling across borders.

Algeria Wildfires Kill 12, Injure 54 As Heatwave Grips Northeast

The Algeria wildfires have killed 12 people and injured 54 as flames spread across northeastern provinces during a severe heatwave. Authorities say dozens of fires remain active despite large-scale containment efforts.

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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.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

Kubwa Gas Explosion: Car Rams Into Station, 9 Shops And Police Post Razed

The Kubwa gas explosion destroyed nine shops and a police traffic post after a car crashed into a gas station near Liberty Junction in Abuja. The driver and a child survived as emergency responders battled the blaze.
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