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Africa/Morocco : Rabat’s plan to win over AU on Western Sahara

Following the vote on United Nations Resolution 2797 on 31 October – which resulted in the extension of the UN mission (MINURSO) until 31 October 2026 and made Morocco’s proposed autonomy plan for Western Sahara the basis for future negotiations […] ​Following the vote on United Nations Resolution 2797 on 31 October – which resulted

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What’s Really Going On With Crime in South Africa

Police statistics in South Africa dispute President Trump’s claim that Afrikaners are being targeted in a genocide, but the high murder rate includes victims of all backgrounds. John Eligon, our Johannesburg bureau chief, traveled with several patrol groups in communities of South Africa to explore how the country is dealing with crime. ​Police statistics in

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Guinea-Bissau’s President Says He Has Been Deposed. The Opposition Says It’s a Trick.

The military announced on Wednesday it had taken over the West African nation. Later, the opposition leader accused the incumbent president of staging the coup d’état to try to retain power. ​The military announced on Wednesday it had taken over the West African nation. Later, the opposition leader accused the incumbent president of staging the

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Guinea-Bissau : Amid coup, Umaro Sissoco Embaló makes last call for help to Brazzaville

Shortly before the coup that would overthrow him, Umaro Sissoco Embaló attempted to contact Brazzaville on 26 November. Late that […] ​Shortly before the coup that would overthrow him, Umaro Sissoco Embaló attempted to contact Brazzaville on 26 November. Late that […] Read More

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