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Senegal Constitutional Reform Passes as Faye Moves to Call Referendum
Senegal's National Assembly has approved a major constitutional reform package that limits presidential powers and expands parliamentary oversight, setting the stage for a national referendum amid political tensions and street protests.
Benin-Niger Border Reopening Edges Closer as Experts Submit Reports to Tiani and Wadagni
Benin and Niger have moved closer to a Benin-Niger border reopening after expert committees submitted their findings to Presidents Romuald Wadagni and Abdourahamane Tiani, marking a key step toward restoring cross-border trade and cooperation.
Maputo Confirms Deaths of 7 Mozambican Nationals in South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Attacks
Mozambique has confirmed the deaths of seven citizens in South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay, with hundreds of Mozambican nationals now being repatriated amid rising regional tensions and conflicting official reports on the death toll.
Senegal power struggle deepens as Sonko takes parliament after Faye sacking
The Senegal power struggle has entered a new phase after Ousmane Sonko's rapid return to power as Speaker of the National Assembly days after being dismissed as prime minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Sonko Elected National Assembly Speaker in Defiance of Presidential Sack
Ousmane Sonko has been elected speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly just days after being dismissed as prime minister, escalating tensions within the ruling PASTEF movement and reshaping the country’s political balance.
