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Somaliland’s government declared autonomy from Somalia in 1991 but has not gained international recognition for independenceSourced from Africanews Read More

The exercise was initially scheduled for the spring of 2024, the maximum period stipulated by the Constitution. Observers say economic considerations were behind the decision to hold the vote sooner. Egypt is caught between inflation and currency which have increased public angerSourced from Africanews Read More

Following Sunday’s announcement that it will withdraw its troops from Niger, France appears increasingly isolated on the continent. Sourced from Africanews Read More

Egypt will hold a presidential vote on December 10 to 12, 2023, the country’s election authority announced Monday. Sourced from Africanews Read More

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that French troops in Niger will withdraw by the end of the year. Sourced from Africanews Read More

Washington will “evaluate” its future steps on the Niger crisis after France announced the withdrawal of its ambassador and troops from the coup-hit nation, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said MondaySourced from Africanews Read More

Volunteers work at a women’s training and development centre in Tripoli, contributing to relief efforts supporting affected people in eastern Libya following a deadly flood, by manufacturing, clothing, uniforms, and shroudsSourced from Africanews Read More

The ruling junta in Mali announced on Monday the postponement of presidential elections scheduled for February 2023. Sourced from Africanews Read More

There was no immediate claim of responsibility from al-Shabab, which often carries out such attacks and controls some parts of the Somalian territory.Sourced from Africanews Read More

“ So France has decided to bring back its ambassador, and in the coming hours our ambassador and several diplomats will return to France. And we will put an end to our military cooperation with the current Niger authorities because they don’t want to fight against terrorism anymore.” Emmanuel MacronSourced from Africanews Read More