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Category: Africa
Gabon: General Brice Oligui Nguema named transitional President
A Military junta in Gabon branding itself as Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) named Wednesday August 30 Gen. Oligui Nguema Brice ... Read More
Morocco calls for preserving Gabon’s stability
The Kingdom of Morocco highlighted the need for preserving the stability of Gabon and the tranquility of its people, following a coup that annulled elections ... Read More
Guinea-Bissau: President considers Suzy Barbosa a “strong candidate” for the African Union
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Úmero Sissoco Embalo, on Wednesday declared his support for the candidacy of former Guinean minister Suzi Carla Barbosa for the African ... Read More
Dozens of African countries in attendance at 3rd China-Africa Peace and Security Forum in Beijing
As many as 50 African States have sent officials to the third China-Africa Peace and Security Forum taking place in Beijing as part of China's ... Read More
UN chief concerned about situation in Zimbabwe after election marred by irregularities
UN chief Antonio Guterres has raised concern about the situation in Zimbabwe, where tensions are rising after a disputed election, with critics inside and outside ... Read More
China eyes new arms markets, allies in West Africa amid waning French influence
China is making inroads into the West African arms market and is also looking to make new allies and build influence in the region amid ... Read More
Wagner in Africa: mercenary group to survive following Prighozin’s death — analysts
Russian authorities on Sunday (27 August) confirmed the death of Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane that crashed on August 23, sparking concerns ... Read More
Paris refuses junta’s demand to withdraw ambassador from Niger amid anti-France rallies
Thousands of Nigeriens gathered over the weekend in the capital Niamey and near France's largest military base, demonstrating against French interference in their country's internal ... Read More
Benin’s Patrice Talon to visit Algeria to boost ties
Patrice Talon, the President of Benin, is expected in Algeria for a State visit in view of boosting ties with the North African country, the ... Read More
Gabon elections: Bongo aims for third term; opposition optimistic of victory
Voters in Gabon are awaiting results from Saturday’s (26 August) triple election — in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba is seeking a third term after ... Read More