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Sudan: Wad Madani, a strategic city recaptured by army

The Sudanese army has announced a major breakthrough in the country’s nearly two-year war, declaring victory in the pivotal city of Wad Madani. Celebratory footage circulating on social media shows residents cheering as troops entered the urban center, which is located 140 kilometers south of Khartoum in Al Jazira State. Military gains in Wad Madani, […]

Senegal: President Macky Sall rules out re-election bid for third term

President Macky Sall of Senegal announced Monday in a televised speech that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming elections scheduled for February next year, putting an end to all speculations. Speculations had been circulating that Sall would attempt to extend his time in office, which led to unrest and violence in the country […]

African leaders’ response to US-China tensions over Taiwan shows tilt towards Beijing

A spike in tensions between the United States and China over Taiwan has not gone unnoticed in Africa and has prompted responses that underscore the continent’s tilt toward Beijing. Washington announced trade talks with Taiwan on Thursday (18 August) following a US congressional delegation’s visit earlier this week that came on the heels of a […]