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Central Africa regional body suspends Gabon until return of constitutional order

The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) has suspended Gabon until the return of the constitutional order, few days after a junta led by the head of the national guards Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema removed incumbent leader Ali Bongo Ondimba. The decision was made Monday September 4 during a meeting of the ECCAS leaders […]

Morocco, Japan reiterate rejection of Tunisia’s invitation to separatist entity

Moroccan and Japanese foreign ministers reaffirmed in the strongest terms their denunciation of Tunisia’s unilateral invitation of the Algeria-backed Polisario entity to the Japan-Africa summit TICAD last Month. The two ministers who had talks via video conference Friday highlighted the strength of the two countries’ political and economic ties, Morocco’s foreign ministry said in a […]

Guinea’s referendum raises fears of power consolidation as junta eyes long-term rule

Guineans head to the polls this Sunday (21 September) in a controversial constitutional referendum that could open the door for junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president — despite his earlier pledge not to do so. The draft constitution would replace the post-coup transitional charter, which barred military officials from seeking elected office. This […]