Gabon’s opposition leader claims coup is ‘family affair’

In an interview with a French media outlet, Gabon's main opposition leader claimed that this week's coup was just a…

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Algerian coastguards kill two tourists holidaying in Morocco

A group of four holidaymakers on jet skis reportedly strayed across the maritime border between Morocco and Algeria...Read More

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Johannesburg fire highlights inner city housing crisis

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says a Johannesburg fire was a “wake-up call” for government to address the inner city…

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Brighton sign Spain Bissau-Guinean forward Ansu Fati

The 20-year-old of Guinea-Bissau origin made 36 LaLiga appearances last season as Barcelona secured their first title for four years.…

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Life slowly resumes in Gabon’s capital after coup

While some parts of Gabon's capital, Libreville, remain quiet following Wednesday's coup, traders at the Mont-Bouet market have resumed their…

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Gabon’s opposition calls on military to complete counting of ballots

Gabon's opposition grouping has called on the country's new military leaders to complete counting ballots from last weekend's elections saying…

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African Union suspends Gabon following military coup

The African Union's Peace and Security Council said Thursday it had decided to "immediately suspend" Gabon following the military coup…

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Survivors of Johannesburg fire speak of difficulty getting out of building

An estimated 200 people were living in the abandoned five-storey building when the blaze broke out...Read More

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Gabon: Analyst says “external force not likely behind coup”

Very few people could imagine that we would end up with a coup d’état. And this is due just to…

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Analyst urges caution about results of Gabon’s coup d’etat

An analyst has expressed concern, warning that Gabon's citizens will 'lose again' if President Ali Bongo's autocracy is replaced by…

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