Month: July 2019

Sudan: Protest Leaders Resume Talks With Military Council

Sudan’s main opposition alliance resumed talks with the military rulers over the composition of the sovereign council in Khartoum on…

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Algeria: Interim President Calls Out For Talks Sans State Involvement

Algeria’s interim president Abdelkader Bensalah on Wednesday said the election is the only democratic solution to end the ongoing political…

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UN Report Says Over 100 Civilians Killed In South Sudan After Peace Deal

The United Nations on Wednesday said the ongoing conflict in South Sudan has left at least 100 civilians dead since…

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Nigeria Agrees To Sign Africa Free Trade Pact At Upcoming AU Summit

Nigeria has finally agreed to sign an Africa free trade agreement at the coming African Union summit, a statement posted…

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Ethiopian Mediator Appeal Military, Opposition Alliance To Hold Direct Talks

Mahmud Dirir, Ethiopia’s mediator in the Sudan crisis, on Wednesday made an appeal to the military rulers and the opposition…

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Algeria: Parliament President Mouad Bouchareb Quits

Algerian parliamentary president Mouad Bouchareb reportedly resigned on Tuesday after prolonged demands for his removal by protesters, reported Africa News.…

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Libya: Airstrike On Migrant Detention Center Kills 40

An airstrike targeted at a detention center for migrants in the suburb of the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Wednesday…

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Kenyan President Urges South Sudan Leadership To Consolidate Peace Dividends

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday called on South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit to consolidate peace dividends to accelerate…

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Sudan: Protest Leaders Call For More Mass Protests This Month

Sudan’s protest and opposition coalition on Monday announced plans to step up protests this month to maintain pressure on the…

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Mauritania: Court Declares Mohamed Ould Ghazouani As Next President

A Mauritanian court on Monday dismissed an appeal made by opposition candidates over alleged voting irregularities in last month’s election…

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Mali: 23 Killed In An Attack On Fulani village

Attacks on central Mali village of Fulani herders on Sunday left at least 23 people dead, a local mayor reported…

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Algeria: Prominent War Veteran Arrested For Criticizing Army Leadership

Algerian authorities on Saturday arrested Lakhdar Bouregaa, a leader of the Algerian National Liberation Army, after he reportedly criticized military…

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Sudan: Seven Killed During Sunday Mass Protests

At least seven people were killed and scores injured as tens of thousands of Sudanese took to the streets in…

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Turkey Demands Release Of Six Citizens Held By Khalifa Haftar’s Forces

Turkey on Sunday vowed to respond to any attacks on its vessels or interests after eastern Libyan forces loyal to…

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ECOWAS Member Countries Adopt Single Currency ECO

The leaders of a 15-nation West African bloc have stepped up efforts for the introduction of a shared single currency…

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