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Zambia Election Results Suspended After Violence, Ballot Theft Reports
Zambia election results have been suspended nationwide after violence against polling staff and reports of ballot theft during counting. The Electoral Commission of Zambia says it will review the situation within 24 hours before deciding when tallying can resume.
Ageing African Leaders: Biya and the Succession Question
Paul Biya's prolonged stay abroad has revived questions about ageing African leaders, presidential frailty, military control and succession across the continent.
Algeria’s First Woman Speaker Takes Historic Parliament Role
Algeria's first woman speaker, Khalida Boufedeche, has made history after securing a decisive parliamentary victory to lead the People's National Assembly, becoming the first woman ever to hold the influential position.
Faye’s Visit to Mali Marks New ECOWAS Push to Reach Sahel States
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrived in Bamako on his first foreign trip since becoming ECOWAS chairman. Faye's visit to Mali comes as the regional bloc seeks to revive dialogue with the Alliance of Sahel States, with talks expected to focus on security cooperation ...
Libya Power Outage Protests Escalate as Army Moves to Restore Gas Supplies
Protests over electricity shortages in Libya escalated after demonstrators stormed the Mellitah Oil and Gas complex and shut gas supplies to power plants, forcing authorities to deploy security forces.
