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African Union summit: Questions raised about what forum really represents
Peace, security, and the future of the continent are all on the agenda at this year’s African Union Summit in Ethiopia. But across Africa, citizens…
Somalia’s President: Is Israel destabilising the Horn of Africa? | Talk to Al Jazeera
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud responds to Israel’s recognition of Somaliland – a self-governing Somali territory, allegations of a possible Israeli military presence near the Red…
US seizes another oil tanker in Caribbean Sea ahead of Trump, Machado meeting
United States forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker that the Trump administration says is linked to Venezuela, as part of…
Alliance of Sahel States vs ECOWAS: West Africa’s battle for legitimacy and power
A summit in Mali of the military-led Alliance of Sahel States has underlined a growing power struggle in West Africa. The group is challenging the…
Coup attempt in Benin quelled by loyal armed forces, interior minister says
In Benin, at least 14 people have been arrested after the armed forces thwarted a coup attempt. The move comes after soldiers appeared on state…
Kagame: ‘Never seen this much attention’ to ending Africa war | The Bottom Line
US diplomacy under President Donald Trump has a bigger chance of success because it focuses on transactional deals that “translate into improvements of people’s lives”…
Benin attempted coup: Army claims to have overthrown President Talon
A military coup is underway in the West African nation of Benin. Soldiers have appeared on national television, saying they have overthrown President Patrice Talon….
Dominican Republic aids US military build-up in the Caribbean amid Venezuela tensions
President Donald Trump is backing his threats with a large-scale military build-up in the Caribbean. More than 10 warships, including the world’s largest aircraft carrier,…
Trump yanks G20 invitation from South Africa over false genocide claims
United States President Donald Trump has taken to social media to announce that South Africa will not be allowed to attend next year’s Group of…
Guinea-Bissau coup: Military officers claim ‘total control’ of country after election
A coup has been confirmed in Guinea Bissau. Earlier, heavy gunfire was heard outside the presidential palace, just days after general elections. Crowds of people…
