Senegal to close 19 agencies in cost-cutting drive
Senegal will shut 19 state agencies employing nearly 1,000 people to cut costs amid rising debt
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West Africa
Sierra Leone says Guinean troops cross border, clash
Sierra Leone said Guinean soldiers crossed into its territory, clashed with security forces, detained personnel and seized weapons, while diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release.
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Russian spy agency takes over Wagner’s Africa operations
An investigation finds Russia’s SVR has taken over Wagner’s influence and disinformation operations across Africa
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Militants kill at least 10 in Burkina Faso attacks
Coordinated militant attacks on army bases in northern and eastern Burkina Faso killed at least 10 people, underscoring worsening insecurity under military rule.
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Student killed as Senegal university protests over finances escalate
A student was killed during protests over unpaid stipends at Senegal’s leading university as unrest escalated into clashes with security forces
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Oil majors snap up African offshore blocks in search of the next Brazil
Oil majors are expanding offshore exploration in West and Southern Africa, driven by promising geology, reforms, and the need to replace declining assets.
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Military junta releases opposition leader Pereira in Guinea-Bissau
The military junta in Guinea-Bissau released opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira from prison months after seizing power in a November coup.
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Militants destroy dozens of fuel tankers in western Mali assault
Militants destroyed dozens of fuel tankers and killed three soldiers in western Mali, marking a violent return to a fuel blockade that had previously shown signs of easing.
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Ecowas leaders press Guinea-Bissau junta over detainees
Ecowas leaders met Guinea-Bissau’s junta to press for the release of detainees and a swift, inclusive transition back to constitutional rule after the November coup.
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Guinea-Bissau junta moves to ban unauthorised public statements
Guinea-Bissau’s ruling junta has banned unauthorised press conferences and public statements, citing threats to public order six weeks after seizing power in a post-election coup.
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