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Somalian Puntland refuses to recognise federal government after constitutional changes


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The semi-autonomous state of Puntland says it has withdrawn from the country's federal system and will govern itself independently until constitutional amendments passed by the central government in Somalia are approved in a nationwide…

Senegalese call for peace during vote after chaotic politics


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It was voting day at last. Senegalese endured months of chaotic politics marred by violence, deaths and massive arrests. On Sunday thousands showed up to cast their ballots. Some voters called for calm and peace in this last hurdle to…

Ethiopian bank seeks to recover millions after technical glitch


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Ethiopia’s biggest bank is reportedly attempting to recover more than $40 million after a technical glitch allowed customers to withdraw more than they had in their accounts. Long lines formed at cash machines across Ethiopia after the…

DRC reinstates death penalty after more than 2 decades


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Congo has lifted a more than two-decade-old moratorium on the death penalty as authorities struggle to curb violence and militant attacks in the country, according to a justice ministry statement released. The statement, dated earlier…

Sudanese seek connections through Starlink after weeks of blackouts


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Some Sudanese residents cut off from mobile networks for weeks due to war between rival military factions are using Starlink satellite connections to access the internet, as regular coverage started to return to other parts of the country.…

Algeria inaugurates Africa’s largest mosque after years of political delays


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Algeria inaugurated a gigantic mosque on its Mediterranean coastline after years of political upheaval transformed the project from a symbol of state-sponsored strength and religiosity to one of delays and cost overruns. Built by a…

Haitian prime minister calls for calm after violent protests


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Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has urged for calm in a public address following three days of violent protests that have paralyzed the country as thousands of protesters demand his resignation. The brief speech in the pre-dawn hours…

Senegal arrests three opposition lawmakers after disputed vote delay


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Three Senegalese opposition lawmakers were arrested amid the fallout from parliament's move to delay a presidential vote by 10 months that prompted West Africa's economic and political bloc to call for the re-establishment of the electoral…

Mali to establish peace talks after ending accord with separatists


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Mali's junta has issued a decree to establish a committee to organise national peace and reconciliation talks, a day after it ended a 2015 peace deal with Tuareg separatist rebels and accused mediator Algeria of interfering in its affairs.…

UN evacuates civilians after Congo attack


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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) says it has deployed troops to secure a corridor for people fleeing more violence in the east. The mission, MONUSCO, said some 1,000 displaced people have been…