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Two French Journalists Detained in Togo Cleared to Leave the Country

Two French documentary makers who were among the journalists detained in Togo since July have been authorised to leave the country after more than five weeks in custody, although legal proceedings remain ongoing.

Wadagni’s first 100 days: style, neighbour diplomacy and Talon’s long shadow

Wadagni's first 100 days in office have combined regional outreach, welfare reforms and economic continuity, while raising fresh questions about press freedom and Patrice Talon's continuing influence in Benin.

Norbert Zongo Case: Compaoré Set for Trial 27 Years Later

The Norbert Zongo case moves closer to trial after Burkina Faso's Court of Appeal confirmed François Compaoré and two others will face judgement over the 1998 killing.

Civic Space Is Rapidly Closing Across 9 East and Central African States as Impunity Deepens

Civic space is narrowing across East and Central Africa as governments increase pressure on journalists, academics, opposition leaders and protesters. From Uganda and Kenya to Tanzania, Ethiopia and Eritrea, rights groups warn that repression is growing while accountability remains scarce.

Addis Standard Raid Sparks Global Press Freedom Concerns in Ethiopia

Press freedom organisations have condemned the Addis Standard raid, describing it as a major attack on independent journalism in Ethiopia amid growing concerns over media freedom.

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Cape Verde presidential election: A vote on jobs the president cannot create

With nearly two-thirds of young Cape Verdeans considering emigration, the presidential election puts employment, wages and the limits of presidential power under scrutiny.

Tema Port cocaine: Spain finds 2.6 tonnes in coconut crates

A 2.6-tonne cocaine shipment concealed beneath false floors in coconut crates from Ghana has been seized in Spain. The Tema Port cocaine seizure adds to a growing list of Ghana-linked drug interceptions in Europe and raises questions about security at the country's export terminals.

Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day

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

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.

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