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Guinea-Bissau’s pending election: what Embaló’s candidacy exposes about the nation’s fragile democracy
In a move that underscores the deep-seated fissures within Guinea-Bissau’s political ecosystem, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has publicly confirmed his bid for a second term.…
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Behind the headlines of Benin’s export boom into China lies a carefully calibrated customs accord that rewires how goods cross borders. The mutual recognition of…
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Why Agadez’s lights and taps reveal deeper governance failures In the rugged expanses of northern Niger, where the Sahara’s edge meets the Sahel, the daily…
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Why Interpol’s probe into Air Senegal reveals deeper structural vulnerabilities The case involving Air Senegal’s flight staff in a suspected smuggling network is not just…
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Behind the carefully orchestrated political transitions in Dakar, an unspoken tension is brewing ahead of Senegal’s upcoming local elections. While President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration…
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Côte d’Ivoire: development plan sparks conflict between Abidjan district and Plateau council RFI Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:09 AM UTC According to our correspondent…
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The countdown to December 2, 2026, isn’t just about a calendar date—it’s the moment when Senegal’s constitutional clock starts ticking on a high-stakes political maneuver.…
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