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Guinea-Bissau's history of coups and instability

Army officers in Guinea-Bissau said on Wednesday they had toppled President Umaro Sissoco Embalo after disputed elections, the latest coup in the West African nation long plagued by

Guinea-Bissau's history of coups and instability
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Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami

President Donald Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in the Group of 20 summit next year near Miami

Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami
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Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered the army and police to recruit thousands of additional personnel to tackle worsening

Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau

A group of army officers said they had seized power in coup-prone Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday, a day before the planned announcement of results from a hotly contested presidential

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau
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West Africa bloc, African Union observers voice concern over Guinea-Bissau coup

West Africa's ECOWAS and African Union observers on Wednesday expressed concern over the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and the arrests of election officials, a joint statement

West Africa bloc, African Union observers voice concern over Guinea-Bissau coup
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Nigerian parents say they are kept in the dark over abducted schoolchildren

Several parents of the over 300 schoolchildren seized by armed men in the latest mass abduction in Nigeria tell The Associated Press the government has told them nothing about rescue efforts

Nigerian parents say they are kept in the dark over abducted schoolchildren
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US
Africa|Political|World

Ugandan opposition says over 300 supporters detained in presidential campaign

Security forces in Uganda have detained more than 300 supporters and officials from the party of opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine since campaigning for a January election

Ugandan opposition says over 300 supporters detained in presidential campaign
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have been released, official says

Twenty-four girls who were abducted from a government boarding school in northwestern Nigeria last week have been released, the state governor's media aide said on

Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have been released, official says
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Neither of Sudan's warring factions has accepted truce plan, Trump adviser says

The United States has presented Sudan's warring parties with a proposal for a truce but neither side has formally accepted it, U.S. envoy Massad Boulos said

Neither of Sudan's warring factions has accepted truce plan, Trump adviser says
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Hundreds of students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria has reported more than 300 students were abducted from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria, some as young as ten years old. CNN's Larry Madowo reports.

Hundreds of students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria
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CNN finds evidence Tanzanian police killed protesters

In an exclusive investigation, CNN has found evidence that Tanzanian police used deadly fire on protesters following a disputed election in October. Forensic analysis of graphic videos and imagery reveals how protesters were killed by police and indicates mass graves concealing the scale of the brutal crackdown. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports.

CNN finds evidence Tanzanian police killed protesters
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24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says

Nigeria's president says that all 24 schoolgirls held by assailants following a mass abduction last week from a school in Kebbi in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued

24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Nigeria school kidnappers threatened to shoot crying child, teacher says

Martha Mathias, her husband and two children were asleep at home when gunmen arrived at St Mary's Catholic School campus, in central Nigeria, in the early hours of Friday.

Nigeria school kidnappers threatened to shoot crying child, teacher says
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This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents
Africa|Crime|Economy|Health|World

Nigeria faces record hunger amid insurgent attacks, aid cuts

A surge in militant attacks and instability in northern Nigeria is driving hunger to record levels, the U.N.

Nigeria faces record hunger amid insurgent attacks, aid cuts
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Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it will enter into ceasefire

The head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces said late on Monday that his paramilitaries would immediately enter into a three-month humanitarian truce, after U.S.

Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it will enter into ceasefire
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Sudan's top general rejects US-led ceasefire proposal, calling it 'the worst yet'

Sudan’s top general has rejected a ceasefire proposal from U_S_-led mediators, calling it “the worst yet.”

Sudan's top general rejects US-led ceasefire proposal, calling it 'the worst yet'
Africa|Americas|Asia|Education|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|US|World

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism

In 1946, young men in khaki shirts marched through Atlanta performing Nazi salutes and promising racial vengeance. They lasted 10 months. Today’s fascists aren’t as easily banished.

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism
Africa|Election|Political|World

Gambia takes in Cameroon opposition leader after election-linked protests

Gambia said it was temporarily hosting Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds following a contested presidential election in Cameroon last month

Gambia takes in Cameroon opposition leader after election-linked protests
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Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years

LAGOS -The kidnapping of more than 300 Catholic school students is the latest such mass abduction in Nigeria. 

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years
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World Bank lifts Kenya's growth forecast on construction sector optimism

The World Bank lifted Kenya's economic growth forecast for this year to almost 5% on Monday, citing a pick up in the construction sector in East Africa's largest

World Bank lifts Kenya's growth forecast on construction sector optimism
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Fifty kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escape

Fifty of the more than 300 students kidnapped from a Nigerian Catholic school last week have escaped and have been reunited with their parents, the

Fifty kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escape
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Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped and are now with their families

Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape
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Pope Leo appeals for release of 315 kidnapped from Nigeria school

Pope Leo asked on Sunday for the immediate release of children and staff abducted this week from a Catholic school in Nigeria, one of the worst mass kidnappings ever recorded

Pope Leo appeals for release of 315 kidnapped from Nigeria school
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Guinea-Bissau votes for president with Embalo in tight race for second term

Coup-prone Guinea-Bissau voted on Sunday in presidential and legislative elections, with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in a tight contest to become the first leader

Guinea-Bissau votes for president with Embalo in tight race for second term
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Finland's Stubb says Trump 'working very hard' to find solution to war in Ukraine

Finland's President Alexander Stubb told Reuters in an interview on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg that he thought U.S.

Finland's Stubb says Trump 'working very hard' to find solution to war in Ukraine
Africa|Election|World

Guinea-Bissau counts votes as president seeks second term and main opposition party is barred

Guinea-Bissau has begun counting votes as President Umaro Sissoco Embaló seeks a second term

Guinea-Bissau counts votes as president seeks second term and main opposition party is barred
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Fifty students escape captors after mass kidnapping in Nigeria but more than 250 still held

Fifty students escape captors after mass kidnapping in Nigeria but more than 250 still held

Fifty students escape captors after mass kidnapping in Nigeria but more than 250 still held
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‘Oh my God, this is our Tanzania’: CNN investigation shows police fatally shooting protesters, signs of mass graves

‘Oh my God, this is our Tanzania’: CNN investigation shows police fatally shooting protesters, signs of mass graves

‘Oh my God, this is our Tanzania’: CNN investigation shows police fatally shooting protesters, signs of mass graves
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences

South Africa's trade minister Parks Tau said on Sunday that he expected negotiations with the U.S. over a trade deal would continue, despite differences between the two

South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences
Africa|Political|US|World

US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria's Christians following Trump's military threat

President Donald Trump’s administration is promoting efforts to work with Nigeria’s government to counter violence against Christians

US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria's Christians following Trump's military threat
Africa|Business|Economy

Walmart makes African debut with South African store launch

Walmart opened its first store in South Africa on Saturday, marking the U.S. retail giant’s debut on the African continent as it seeks a stake in a

Walmart makes African debut with South African store launch
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisians escalate protests against Saied, demanding return of democracy

Thousands of Tunisians marched in the capital on Saturday in a protest against “injustice and repression”, accusing President Kais Saied of cementing one-man rule by

Tunisians escalate protests against Saied, demanding return of democracy
Africa|Crime|Political|World

What's behind Nigeria's latest school kidnappings, church attack?

Nigeria is under renewed global scrutiny after gunmen abducted more than 300 students from a Catholic school in the northwest, the second major

What's behind Nigeria's latest school kidnappings, church attack?
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Armed bandits kidnap more than 300 students from Catholic school in Nigeria

Armed bandits kidnap more than 300 students from Catholic school in Nigeria

Armed bandits kidnap more than 300 students from Catholic school in Nigeria
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300

Gunmen abducted 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s School in Niger state, Nigeria, according to an updated tally issued Saturday by the Christian Association of Nigeria

Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300
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Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

President Donald Trump says he’s “immediately” ending temporary legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Gunmen abduct more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers in attack on Nigerian Catholic school

Gunmen have attacked a Catholic school in Nigeria, abducting more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers

Gunmen abduct more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers in attack on Nigerian Catholic school
Africa|Crime|Education|World

What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack?

Nigeria has grabbed global headlines again following a spate of attacks by gunmen involving the kidnapping of dozens of students from two

What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack?
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US

World leaders are arriving for a historic first Group of 20 summit in Africa that aims to put the problems of poor countries at the top of the global agenda

Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Islamic State-linked rebels kill 89 civilians in east Congo attacks, UN force says

Islamic State-linked rebels have killed 89 civilians in multiple attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Lubero territory, the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Central

Islamic State-linked rebels kill 89 civilians in east Congo attacks, UN force says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria separatists say they are committed to peaceful self-determination after leaders sentenced

The Indigenous People of Biafra, a separatist group in southeastern Nigeria, remains committed to peaceful self-determination after a court sentenced its leader to life in prison for terrorism

Nigeria separatists say they are committed to peaceful self-determination after leaders sentenced
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Risk-on investors turn to Uganda to 'squeeze the last drop' out of frontier markets

Uganda - a landlocked African nation that until recently struggled to get a World Bank loan - is the latest hot destination for

Risk-on investors turn to Uganda to 'squeeze the last drop' out of frontier markets
Africa|Political|World

Nigerian officials in Washington after Trump’s threats of military action over violence against Christians

Nigerian officials in Washington after Trump’s threats of military action over violence against Christians

Nigerian officials in Washington after Trump’s threats of military action over violence against Christians
Africa|Political|World

US considering sanctions, Pentagon engagement in plan to protect Christians in Nigeria

The United States is considering actions such as sanctions and Pentagon engagement on counterterrorism as part of a plan to

US considering sanctions, Pentagon engagement in plan to protect Christians in Nigeria
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|World

White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20

The White House has hit out at South Africa’s leader for "running his mouth" over the United States’ boycott of this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg

White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigerian court jails separatist leader Kanu for life over terrorism

A Nigerian court on Thursday sentenced separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu to life in prison after convicting him on all seven terrorism-related charges at the end of a

Nigerian court jails separatist leader Kanu for life over terrorism
Africa|Election|Finance|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau's Embalo faces tough re-election bid after unstable first term

Incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embalo faces surprisingly strong competition in Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election on Sunday, a contest unfolding against the

Guinea-Bissau's Embalo faces tough re-election bid after unstable first term
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|World

South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers and braces for protests around the G20 summit

South African authorities say they are planning for multiple protests by local and international activists around this weekend's Group of 20 world leaders summit in Johannesburg

South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers and braces for protests around the G20 summit
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvement

President Donald Trump says he's turning his attention to helping find an end to the brutal civil war in Sudan

Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvement
Africa|Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brink

A super-sized World Cup has paved the way for tiny Curaçao and Cape Verde to book their places at sport’s biggest global event next year

Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brink
Africa|Business|Political|World

Trump says US will work to end war in Sudan at Saudi's request

U.S.

Trump says US will work to end war in Sudan at Saudi's request
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Greece says it wants to discuss setting up migrant return hubs with African states

Greece, long a gateway to Europe for refugees, wants to join several other EU countries in discussing the deportation of rejected asylum seekers to Africa, the Greek migration

Greece says it wants to discuss setting up migrant return hubs with African states
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Gunmen attack church in Nigeria, killing two and kidnapping others

By Ahmed Kingimi MAIDUGURI, Nigeria -Gunmen have attacked a church in Nigeria, killing at least two people and kidnapping the pastor and some worshippers, police and witnesses said on Wednesday, days

Gunmen attack church in Nigeria, killing two and kidnapping others
Africa|Political|World

Main opposition candidates in Guinea-Bissau's presidential election

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, a 53-year-old ex-army general, is seeking a second term in a November 23 vote, but faces 11 challengers in the West African nation with

Main opposition candidates in Guinea-Bissau's presidential election
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Aid chief says UN pressing to enter Sudan's al-Fashir after reports of atrocities

The United Nations is pushing to gain access to al-Fashir, the famine-stricken city in Darfur where witnesses have reported mass reprisals since a takeover by

Aid chief says UN pressing to enter Sudan's al-Fashir after reports of atrocities
Africa|Business|Economy|Travel|World

Chinese premier's visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is making a two-day visit to the southern African nation of Zambia that will focus on the $1.4 billion refurbishment of a Cold War-era railway line to further improve China’s access to critical minerals

Chinese premier's visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted in Nigeria

One of the 25 schoolgirls abducted from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi state has escaped and returned home

Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted in Nigeria
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Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans
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Mali army killed 31 villagers in attacks on insurgent area, HRW says

Mali's military and allied militias killed at least 31 people in attacks on two villages in the central Segou region where the main insurgent group linked to al Qaeda operates, Human Rights

Mali army killed 31 villagers in attacks on insurgent area, HRW says
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Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong

Global refining margins have hit multi-year highs in November due to sanctions on Russia, refinery outages and

Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong
Africa|Political|World

Saudi prince to press Trump to intervene to end Sudan war, sources say

Saudi Arabia's defacto ruler Mohammed bin Salman is set to press U.S.

Saudi prince to press Trump to intervene to end Sudan war, sources say
Africa|Political|World

UK foreign minister plans sanctions relating to human rights abuses in Sudan

Britain's foreign minister Yvette Cooper plans to introduce sanctions relating to human rights violations and abuses in war-torn Sudan, she said on Tuesday, stressing the need for

UK foreign minister plans sanctions relating to human rights abuses in Sudan
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Eswatini has become the first African country to receive lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that global health officials call a game-changer

Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative

The Group of 20 major economies should team up with the International Monetary Fund and others to launch a new debt refinancing plan for low-

Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative
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Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo struck a confident note as he kicked off his re-election bid in early November, claiming that "stability has been

Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South Sudan's Kiir re-appoints former VP after sacking ally

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has re-appointed his former vice president James Wani Igga to the same position, the state broadcaster said, after dismissing a powerful ally who had

South Sudan's Kiir re-appoints former VP after sacking ally
Africa|Entertainment|Sports|World

Nigeria coach claims 'voodoo' by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying

Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claims a Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout that eliminated the African soccer power from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

Nigeria coach claims 'voodoo' by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a high school in northwestern Nigeria

Police in Nigeria say gunmen have abducted 25 girls from a high school in the country's northwestern Kebbi state

Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a high school in northwestern Nigeria
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Prosecutors seek life term for Darfur militia 'axe murderer'

Prosecutors sought a life sentence for a Janjaweed militia leader convicted of atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region, telling the International Criminal

Prosecutors seek life term for Darfur militia 'axe murderer'
Africa|Political|World

Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace deal in latest bid to end decades-long conflict

Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have signed a framework agreement for a peace deal

Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace deal in latest bid to end decades-long conflict
Africa|World

Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement on Saturday for a peace deal aimed at ending fighting in

Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed
Africa|Business|Economy|World

S&P raises Nigeria's outlook to 'positive' as reforms take hold

S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Nigeria to "positive" from "stable" on Friday, backing the country's ongoing economic reforms, and also affirmed the country's rating at "B-/B".

S&P raises Nigeria's outlook to 'positive' as reforms take hold