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Rebel gains in eastern Congo raise significant election security concerns

November 22, 2023

Rebel gains in eastern Congo raise significant election security concerns

M23 rebels claim to have seized the town of Mweso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, widely regarded as a crucial territorial gain in the country's conflict-torn east.

UN peacekeepers to withdraw from Democratic Republic of the Congo

November 21, 2023

UN peacekeepers to withdraw from Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached an agreement with the United Nations on Tuesday to remove peacekeeping forces from the country.

Peace talks between Ethiopian government, Oromo rebels end fruitlessly once again

November 21, 2023

Peace talks between Ethiopian government, Oromo rebels end fruitlessly once again

The Ethiopian government has once again failed to reach an agreement with Oromo rebel forces, with peace talks in Tanzania reaching an inconclusive end Tuesday.

Niger's military junta requests sanctions relief from West African court

November 21, 2023

Niger's military junta requests sanctions relief from West African court

Niger's government on Tuesday requested that West Africa's regional court order the lifting of sanctions imposed following its military takeover.

3 dead, 17 injured in Liberia after vehicle rams into victory celebration for president-elect

November 21, 2023

3 dead, 17 injured in Liberia after vehicle rams into victory celebration for president-elect

Three people have been reported dead and 17 others injured after supporters of President-elect Joseph Boakai were struck by a speeding vehicle at a victory celebration.

At least 37 dead in stampede at Brazzaville military stadium

November 21, 2023

At least 37 dead in stampede at Brazzaville military stadium

At least 37 people have been reported dead following a crowd stampede at a military recruitment event in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

Opposition candidate officially declared Liberia's president-elect after incumbent concedes

November 20, 2023

Opposition candidate officially declared Liberia's president-elect after incumbent concedes

Former Liberian Vice President Joseph Boakai, a liberal, has officially been declared the country's president-elect, defeating populist incumbent George Weah.

Opposition leader launches bid to unseat Congolese president

November 20, 2023

Opposition leader launches bid to unseat Congolese president

Congolese businessman and opposition leader Moïse Katumbe on Monday launched his bid for president, challenging one-term incumbent Felix Tshisekedi.

Germany pledges nearly $4.4B to African green energy endeavors

November 20, 2023

Germany pledges nearly $4.4B to African green energy endeavors

The German government on Monday pledged to invest four billion euros in African green energy expenditures until 2030, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz touting economic growth potential.

Vote counting begins in heavily boycotted Madagascar presidential election

November 16, 2023

Vote counting begins in heavily boycotted Madagascar presidential election

Vote counting began Thursday in Madagascar's controversial presidential election, which was boycotted by numerous candidates' supporters following prolonged sociopolitical unrest.