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Niger junta arrests leader of group fighting to reinstate ousted President Bazoum
The Patriotic Liberation Front (FPL) leader, Mahmoud Sallah, was arrested in the Gatroun district in Libya, the BBC Hausa Service reported Monday morning. The leader of an armed rebel group seeking the reinstatement of Niger’s
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Russia has rapidly increased its engagement in Africa in recent years, both politically and economically, as it seeks to expand its influence on the continent. However, Russia’s activities in Africa are subject to controversy. Our
A shift in power? Sudan’s army redraws battle lines with major gains against RSF
In-depth: A whirlwind of recent army gains has triggered the most dramatic shift in battle lines between the army and RSF since Sudan’s war began. Sudan has been witnessing lightning-fast developments over the past week