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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…
G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US snub
Leaders at the G20 summit in Johannesburg have made history by adopting a declaration at the outset, a significant achievement for South Africa’s President Cyril…
African migrants return home to unfulfilled EU‑funded promises
The European Union has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into an UN-run programme, meant to help African migrants go home and start over. But…
US ramps up Caribbean presence, Vieques residents recall painful memories
As the US ramps up its presence in the Caribbean on a mission to strike alleged narco-trafficking boats and considers direct attacks on Venezuela, 10…
Four killed in Cameroon as protests intensify ahead of presidential results
There’ve been violent protests in Cameroon, ahead of Monday’s announcement of presidential election results. At least four people have been killed. Security forces have fired…
US warship arrives in Trinidad and Tobago, heightening tensions near Venezuela
An American warship has docked in Trinidad and Tobago for joint military exercises. The US has increased its military presence in the Caribbean, bombing what…
US strikes spread fear among Caribbean fishermen
At least 37 people have been killed in US attacks on boats suspected of carrying drugs from South America to the US. Most of those…
Venezuela-US tension: Trump says another vessel targeted in the Caribbean
Tension is rising between the US and Venezuela. The latest threats from the US warning of stronger measures against Nicolas Maduro’s government — have sparked…
DR Congo’s ex-President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia
A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has just sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death. Kabila was tried in absentia…
Military-run Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce joint ICC withdrawal
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger say they are withdrawing from the International Criminal Court. The three West African countries accused the ICC of being an…
