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China opposes foreign interference in Tanzania: ministry
Dar Es Salaam (AFP) Jan 10, 2026 China's top diplomat on Saturday warned against foreign interference in Tanzania as he ended a visit where he avoided any mention of the political violence that has soured the East African country's relations with the West. Wang Yi is the first foreign minister to pay an official visit to Tanzania since the bloody crackdown on election protesters late last year. The Tanzanian opposition says at least 2,000 people were killed by security forces following the October 29 legislative and presidentia ... read more |
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Somalia cancels all UAE deals after Somaliland, Yemeni spatsMogadishu (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 Somalia cancelled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates on Monday amid tensions over Israel's recognition of Somaliland and reports the Emiratis used Somali territory to help a Yemeni separatist flee his country. ... more 
US delivers 'critical military supplies' to Nigeria after Xmas strikesLagos (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 The United States on Tuesday said it had delivered "critical military supplies" to Nigeria after staging Christmas Day strikes targeting militants in the restive northwest. ... more 
Sudan paramilitary strike on southeastern city kills 27Port Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drones at an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja on Monday, killing 27 people, military and health sources told AFP. ... more 
African Union reaffirms 'One China' policy in FM visitNairobi (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 The African Union reaffirmed its commitment to the "One China" policy, denying Taiwan's independence, during a visit by China's top diplomat Wang Yi to its headquarters in Ethiopia on Thursday. ... more |
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Nigeria signals more strikes likely in 'joint' US operationsLagos (AFP) Dec 26, 2025 Nigeria on Friday signalled that more strikes against jihadist groups were expected after a Christmas Day bombardment by US forces against militants in the north of the country, which it said was a joint operation with its military. ... more 
UN urges end to arbitrary detentions in Guinea-BissauGeneva (AFP) Dec 26, 2025 The UN rights office welcomed Friday the release of six opposition members detained since last month's coup in Guinea-Bissau but insisted all arbitrary detentions in the west African country must end. ... more 
Wagner stronghold in CAR holds the line despite Kremlin shakeupLibreville, Gabon (AFP) Dec 23, 2025 A mural depicting Vladimir Putin and fatigue-clad Russian paramilitary fighters has appeared in the Central African Republic ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections as the country seeks to recover from decades of violence. ... more
Sudan's El-Fasher under the RSF, destroyed and 'full of bodies'Cairo (AFP) Dec 19, 2025 When Sudanese nurse Asmaa returned to the Darfur city of El-Fasher, she found only bodies where her neighbours once lived and no sign of the family she had come to save. ... more 
Benin president says bulk of military not behind failed coupCotonou, Benin (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 Benin President Patrice Talon said Thursday that the bulk of the army did not back a recent foiled coup bid whose leaders recruited young trainee soldiers. ... more |
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200 W.African troops aiding Benin in post-coup 'clean-up': govt
Abuja (AFP) Dec 11, 2025 Some 200 Nigerian and Ivorian troops are in Benin as part of a security mission supporting the government after a weekend coup attempt, the country's foreign minister said Thursday. The small west African nation was rocked by a failed putsch Sunday, which saw Nigeria, France and Ivory Coast mobilise in support of the civilian government. "There are currently around 200 soldiers present, who came to lend a hand at the end of the day to the Beninese defence and security forces as part of the sweep ... read more 
Benin hunts soldiers behind failed coupCotonou, Benin (AFP) Dec 9, 2025 Benin's military was Monday searching for fugitive soldiers behind a foiled coup attempt on the weekend that left several dead as other west African countries mobilised to offer military support. ... more |
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Why west African troops overturned Benin's coup but watched others pass by Abidjan (AFP) Dec 9, 2025 When Benin's government over the weekend fought back a coup attempt, they had unlikely help: troops and air strikes from neighbouring countries. ... more
G.Bissau junta says coup leader barred from running for presidentBissau (AFP) Dec 9, 2025 Guinea-Bissau's ruling junta, which seized power last month, has said that its leading general will not be allowed to run for president after handing power back to civilians. ... more
'Several' deaths in thwarted Benin coup: governmentCotonou, Benin (AFP) Dec 9, 2025 Several people died in Benin during a thwarted coup attempt on the weekend, the west African country's government announced Monday after an emergency cabinet meeting. ... more
Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attemptCotonou, Benin (AFP) Dec 8, 2025 Benin's president said the "situation is completely under control" in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers with support from Nigerian forces. ... more 
Unchecked mining waste taints DR Congo communitiesLubumbashi, Dr Congo (AFP) Dec 5, 2025 Carrying her sore-pocked daughter across her decaying field, Helene Mvubu says she is one of thousands to have fallen victim to the toxic waste defiling the Democratic Republic of Congo's mining capital. ... more |
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