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Mali junta lifts suspensions on political party activities
Mali's ruling junta announced on Wednesday, July 11, 2024, that it was reauthorizing the activities of political parties…
Cameroonian lawmakers approve extension of election to 2026
Cameroonian President Paul Biya received approval from lawmakers on Tuesday to delay legislative and local elections until 2026,…
Burkina Faso junta adopts draft criminalizing homosexuality
The military junta of Burkina Faso has announced the adoption of a draft amendment to the country's family…
Nigeria, ECOWAS and challenges from the region. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele,…
South Sudan peace talks stalled over security bill controversy
South Sudan peace talks, which were nearing completion, faced a significant obstacle as opposition groups demanded the removal…
House of Representatives faces backlash over Samoa Agreement
The House of Representatives may have engaged in a misinformation campaign regarding the outcome of the debate on…
ECOWAS exit irreversible – Mali’s Foreign Minister
Mali’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, has reaffirmed the irreversible exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the…
Former South African speaker faces trial for corruption and money laundering
Former South African Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in court on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to face charges…
Nigeria: Reps call for suspension of Samoa Agreement over alleged LGBT clause
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the House of Representatives called on the Federal Government to suspend the implementation…
U.S. troops complete first phase of withdrawal from Niger
The Ministry of National Defense of Niger and the U.S. Department of Defense announced on Monday the completion…
ECOWAS decries lack of progress with junta states
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in reconciling…
Can Diomaye Faye reintegrate Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger into ECOWAS?
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Africa's youngest president at 44, is now confronted with the significant task of reuniting a…