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Egypt’s Water Security Under Renewed Strain as Ethiopia Presses Ahead With New Nile Dams

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Egypt's water security is back under pressure as Ethiopia moves forward with plans for three new Blue Nile dams, triggering fresh warnings from Cairo and reigniting a decade-long dispute over the Nile's future.

Guinea-Bissau constitutional referendum puts military-backed presidential system to the vote

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The Guinea-Bissau constitutional referendum asks voters to approve a new charter that would expand presidential powers, reduce the size of parliament and alter the country's political system following last year's military takeover.

Zambia’s post-election crackdown deepens as ex-minister killed, UN alarmed

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Zambia's post-election crackdown has intensified after former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was killed during a security raid, while the UN warned over opposition arrests.

Opposition Pressures Faye To Fix Date For Senegal Local Elections in 2027

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Pressure is mounting on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for Senegal local elections, with opposition parties warning against any postponement.

Zambia Opposition Arrests Overshadow Vote Count as Hichilema Extends Lead

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The Zambia opposition arrests have raised fresh concerns over the country's presidential election, with opposition figures detained as President Hakainde Hichilema maintains a growing lead in the ongoing vote count.
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Burkina Faso 164 Tonnes Gold Refinery Opens, Where Will the Gold Come From?

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Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first major state-backed gold refinery, Raffinor-BF, as Captain Ibrahim Traoré accelerates efforts to retain more value from the country's largest export and position Ouagadougou as a regional refining hub.

Fatima Zahra Mansouri becomes Morocco’s first woman prime minister

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Fatima Zahra Mansouri has become Morocco's first woman prime minister after her party won the parliamentary election, setting the stage for coalition talks and major economic reforms.

Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

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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

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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.

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