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DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi to seek re-election
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DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi to seek re-election

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) confirmed Félix Tshisekedi’s candidacy for

Gabon imposes curfew and cuts internet access as voting wraps up
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Gabon imposes curfew and cuts internet access as voting wraps up

Gabon’s government announced a nationwide curfew and cut off internet access Saturday evening as voting in major national elections was

Supporters of Zimbabwe president Mnangagwa celebrate his reelection
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Supporters of Zimbabwe president Mnangagwa celebrate his reelection

Celebrations rocked Zimbabwe mainly by the supporters of the ZANU-PF party after the declaration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa re-elected with 52.6% of the vote
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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa re-elected with 52.6% of the vote

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected for a second and final five-year term late Saturday in results announced much earlier

Haiti: several displaced by gang attacks near affluent neighborhood
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Haiti: several displaced by gang attacks near affluent neighborhood

Residents of Carrefour-Feuille in the Haitian capital Port-au-prince had to flee their homes Friday to escape another bout of gang

Elections in Gabon: President Bongo seeks third term
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Elections in Gabon: President Bongo seeks third term

The Gabonese people are voting on Saturday to decide whether to give President Ali Bongo Ondimba a third term, against

Angola and Brazil agree to strengthen and relaunch cooperation
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Angola and Brazil agree to strengthen and relaunch cooperation

Angolan President Joao Lourenço welcomed his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the presidential Palace in Luanda on

Coup in Niger: despite tensions calm reigns after the storm
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Coup in Niger: despite tensions calm reigns after the storm

In Niger’s capital Niamey, life is relatively calm after the storm of President Mohamed Bazoum’s overthrow, a month ago. Despite

Madagascar: at least 13 killed in stadium stampede
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Madagascar: at least 13 killed in stadium stampede

At least 13 were killed including seven children in a stampede of sport fans trying to enter Madagascar’s national stadium

UN chief urges global financial architecture reform
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UN chief urges global financial architecture reform

The financial system] has failed in its basic function as a global safety net. And so, it needs deep structural