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LIVE| Cameroon: Paul Biya Declared Provisional Winner of Presidential Election | Firstpost Africa
Cameroon is facing post-election tensions after 92-year-old President Paul Biya was declared the provisional winner of the October 12 presidential vote. According to the National…
Nigeria: Protests in Abuja Over Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest | Firstpost Africa
Protests erupted in Abuja as demonstrators demanded the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu, who faces seven terrorism charges. Nigerian police fired teargas, blocked major…
South Africa: ANC’s Coalition Partner Proposes Bill to Repeal Race-Based Laws |Firstpost Africa
The fragile multi-party coalition in South Africa is strained by the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s proposed “Economic Inclusion for All Bill”, which seeks to repeal race-based…
Senegal Releases Report on French Colonial Massacre of African Soldiers | Firstpost Africa
Senegal has released a report into the 1944 Thiaroye Massacre, one of the worst atrocities of French colonial history, where African troops were killed for…
Madagascar: Military Ruler Set to Become President After Rajoelina Flees | Firstpost Africa
Ousted President Andry Rajoelina has confirmed he fled Madagascar between October 11 and 12, citing “explicit and extremely serious threats” against his life. His departure…
Mali Imposes Retaliatory Visa Bond Fees on US Visitors| Firstpost Africa
Mali has imposed visa bond requirements on U.S. citizens in a tit-for-tat response to Washington’s move demanding Malian nationals post bonds for business and tourist…
Madagascar: Soldiers Join Gen Z Protests; President Claims Coup Attempt | Firstpost Africa
Madagascar is gripped by widespread protests as youth and elite soldiers join forces against President Andry Rajoelina. Troops from the CAPSAT unit, which helped Rajoelina…
Africa’s COMESA Launches Payment Platform to Reduce Dependence on US Dollar | Firstpost Africa
African nations have found a way to trade in local currencies, which would reduce their dependency on the US dollar. The Common Market for Eastern…
Trump Targets Somalia After Democrat Ilhan Omar’s Remarks on Charlie Kirk | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, born in Somalia, faced widespread criticism for her remarks about the incident. Omar’s…
Burkina Faso: Junta Chief Traore Scraps Visa Fees for African Travellers | Firstpost Africa | N18G
In a move to foster greater regional integration and tourism, Burkina Faso’s junta-led government has waived visa fees for all African travellers. The country’s security…
