Senegal says talks with the IMF are progressing well as it seeks to finalise a new programme amid efforts to rein in a growing debt burden.
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Guinea’s election authority released early results showing Mamadi Doumbouya far ahead, as observers monitor a vote held under a new constitution.
Doumbouya leads as Guinea releases first results Read More »
Nigeria will implement new tax laws from January 1 as President Bola Tinubu dismisses opposition claims that the gazetted reforms contain unauthorised and unconstitutional changes.
Tinubu orders Nigeria tax reforms to take effect amid dispute Read More »
Hundreds of families have fled into Uvira in eastern Congo to escape renewed fighting between the army and the Rwanda-backed M23 group despite a recent peace deal.
Fighting in eastern Congo drives families into Uvira Read More »
A Malian transitional parliament member arrested in Ivory Coast over alleged insults against President Alassane Ouattara will face trial in a criminal court, his lawyer said.
Malian lawmaker faces trial in Ivory Coast over remarks on Ouattara Read More »
Thousands of Somalis protested nationwide against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and international law.
Somalis protest Israel over Somaliland recognition Read More »
Britain has secured migrant return agreements with Angola and Namibia while warning of tougher visa measures, including against the DRC, to speed deportations.
UK tightens visa pressure as Angola, Namibia accept migrant returns Read More »
Ivory Coast held parliamentary elections with low turnout in Abidjan amid an opposition boycott and minor scuffles controlled by security forces.
Low turnout in Ivory Coast legislative vote amid opposition boycott Read More »
Niger’s military government has approved nationwide mobilisation measures, allowing the state to requisition people and resources as militant violence escalates.
Niger orders nationwide mobilisation as junta escalates security fight Read More »
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session to discuss Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, which has drawn criticism from multiple countries and international organisations.
UN Security Council will discuss Israel’s recognition of Somaliland Read More »
