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Burkina Faso junta dissolves over 200 associations

May 12, 2026

Burkina Faso's military rulers ordered on Tuesday the dissolution of around 200 associations, the latest clampdown on civic groups in the west African country.

TPLF move to restore leadership raises tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray

May 12, 2026

Political parties and analysts in Ethiopia are now deeming it illegal for the leader of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to serve as the head of the local parliament.

Defiant S.Africa says African nations must address instability causing migration

May 12, 2026

South Africa hit back Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance causing their people to leave.

Search continues for two missing US soldiers in Morocco

May 12, 2026

A 600-person search continued off the south-western coast of Morocco on Wednesday for two American soldiers who went missing over the weekend.

South Africa says African nations must address instability causing migration

May 12, 2026

South Africa hit back Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance causing their people to leave.

Top CAR opposition leader banned from travel slams 'abuse of power'

May 12, 2026

Top Central African Republic opposition figure Anicet-Georges Dologuele on Wednesday criticised the state's "abuse of power" after he was prevented from leaving the country on the pretext he had lost his citizenship.

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi hints at third term, 2028 poll delay

May 12, 2026

Tshisekedi also warned that ongoing conflict in eastern Congo could force a postponement of presidential elections scheduled for 2028. Fighting between Congolese forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has intensified in the mineral-rich provinces of North and South Kivu.

Ivory Coast dissolves electoral commission after opposition criticism

May 12, 2026

Ivory Coast on Wednesday dissolved the authority responsible for organising elections following sustained opposition criticism over its handling of polls, but did not say what would replace it.

Rwanda, Botswana sign six cooperation deals

May 12, 2026

The newly signed agreements cover areas including aviation, tourism, education, transport and agriculture. Kagame’s visit marks one of the first state visits hosted by President Boko since taking office, underlining Botswana’s push to expand diplomatic and economic partnerships across Africa.

Angola and Gabon strengthen ties with new cooperation agreements

May 12, 2026

Speaking after the talks, President Oligui Nguema said Gabon was looking to benefit from Angola’s experience in tourism, agriculture and other industries as Libreville pushes to reduce its dependence on oil revenues.

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