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France 24 Ban in Guinea Follows Row Over ‘Coup-Plotter President’ Remark
Guinea has imposed a France 24 ban nationwide after a dispute over the broadcaster's description of President Mamadi Doumbouya. The move comes amid wider concerns about media restrictions and press freedom in the country.
Algeria-Mali Relations Enter New Chapter as PM Lands in a Capital Under Siege
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Bamako carrying a message from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, marking the latest step in efforts to rebuild Algeria-Mali relations after months of diplomatic tensions and regional security challenges.
Senegal’s Maputo Protocol Row Exposes a Deeper Fight Over Women’s Rights
A controversy over the Maputo Protocol in Senegal has reignited debate over women's rights, exposing gaps between the country's treaty commitments and domestic laws on abortion and child marriage.
Gambia’s Electricity Crisis Sparks Unrest as Blackouts Stretch to 48 Hours
Gambia's electricity crisis erupted into major protests in Banjul as residents frustrated by days-long blackouts confronted police. The unrest piles pressure on President Adama Barrow ahead of December's election.
Senegal’s prime minister faces MPs today with economy and cost of living on the line
Senegal's Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô faces lawmakers in Dakar with his first general policy statement, outlining plans to tackle rising living costs, public debt and economic reforms.
