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Nchimbi’s Resignation Shakes Tanzania Politics Ahead of 2030

Governance & Accountability AfricanQuarters East Africa Desk AfricanQuarters East Africa Desk -
Nchimbi's resignation as Tanzania's vice president ends months of growing tension within CCM and opens fresh questions about succession, reform and the country's political future.

Why Zambia Court Closure is Bad for Democracy in Africa

Governance & Accountability Doris Mokwena Doris Mokwena -
The Zambia court closure on the final day for filing an election petition has intensified scrutiny of the country's democratic institutions. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile's challenge to President Hakainde Hichilema's re-election now faces uncertainty amid growing concerns over access to justice.

Zambia Election Results Suspended After Violence, Ballot Theft Reports

Politics AfricanQuarters South Africa Bureau AfricanQuarters South Africa Bureau -
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.

High-Stakes Guinea-Bissau Mediation Mission Begins as Senegal Presents ECOWAS Mandate

Politics AfricanQuarters West Africa Desk AfricanQuarters West Africa Desk -
Senegal has launched a Guinea-Bissau mediation mission under an ECOWAS mandate, seeking to support dialogue and a return to constitutional governance ahead of planned elections and a referendum.

Moussa Mara Calls for Unity After Release From Mali Prison

Politics Omar Neneh Bah Omar Neneh Bah -
Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has urged Malians to embrace forgiveness, unity and reconciliation after completing a one-year prison sentence tied to a social media post critical of the country's military-led government.
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Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day

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Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day as four overloaded boats were intercepted at sea. The operation came amid renewed departures towards Spain's Canary Islands, a deadly shipwreck off Kébémer and growing pressure on Senegalese authorities to disrupt smuggling networks.

9 expelled gold miners dead as Mali counts the cost of Guinea’s crackdown

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9 expelled gold miners have died in Mali following Guinea's crackdown on uncontrolled gold mining in Siguiri. As Bamako reports mass arrivals and Conakry counts arrests, questions remain over the circumstances of the deaths, the scale of the expulsions and the treatment of foreign workers.

FRN offensive pushes deep into South Kivu as Kabila’s rebel front tests Kinshasa

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Joseph Kabila's FRN offensive has made rapid gains in South Kivu, capturing settlements along the RN3 highway and displacing more than 160,000 people. The advance raises questions about military preparedness, alleged complicity within the Congolese army and the future of the Doha peace process.

Ghana passport scandal: Ten passports cancelled as opposition claims 300 beneficiaries

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Ghana has cancelled ten Service Passports following allegations of an organised passport-selling scheme. The opposition claims about 300 people travelled on questionable diplomatic and service documents, while the government has referred two officers to the police and the Office of the Special Prosecutor has opened an investigation.

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