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Gabon Coup: After Ali Bongo’s re-election, the military seizes power

YoopyaAug 30, 2023August 30, 20230

A group of Gabon military officers announced that they had dismantled state institutions and placed President Bongo under house arrest. Gunshots were heard in the

Ivory Coast: Death of President Henri Konan Bedie at 89

YoopyaAug 2, 2023August 2, 20230

Former Ivory Coast president Henri Konan Bedie, a veteran of a generation of politicians who have dominated West African politics, has died at the age

Senegal: Arrest of the top opposition leader Ousmane Sonko

YoopyaJul 29, 2023July 29, 20230

Ousmane Sonko, presidential candidate has faced a string of legal troubles in recent years. Senegalese opposition leader has been arrested late Friday, one of his

Mali drops French as official language after adopting its new constitution

YoopyaJul 27, 2023July 27, 20230

More than 60 years after Bamako declared independence, Mali abandoned French as its official language. This decision was based on a new constitution passed on

A group of soldiers announce coup and president Bazoum removal on Niger’s national TV

YoopyaJul 26, 2023July 26, 20230

Niger’s soldiers say they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum after militants blockaded the presidential palace in Niamey, the capital of one of the world’s most

Uncertain situation in Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum Held Inside Residence by presidential guard

YoopyaJul 26, 2023July 26, 20230

Niger soldiers have reportedly blocked the presidential Residence and several ministries in the capital Niamey. No shots were fired, but it is unclear if this

Africa: Nigerian leader plans $10 monthly handout to poor households after gas subsidy ends

YoopyaJul 14, 2023July 14, 20230

Nigeria’s new President Bola Tinubu has announced his government’s plan to pay $10 a month to poor households to ease the growing hardship caused by

From the White House: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Launches Historic $20 Billion Competition to Catalyze Investment in Clean Energy Projects and Tackle the Climate Crisis

YoopyaJul 14, 2023July 14, 20230

Vice President Harris visits Coppin State University, an HBCU in Baltimore, Maryland, on final day of Investing in America tour to announce historic investment to

Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni promulgates anti-homosexual law.

YoopyaMay 29, 2023May 30, 20230

Uganda’s president has signed into law an anti-homosexuality bill that was widely supported in the East African country, but widely condemned by foreign human rights

Africa: Bola Tinubu sworn in as Nigerian president amid hopes and doubts.

YoopyaMay 29, 2023May 30, 20230

Bola Tinubu became President of Nigeria on Monday, at a time of unprecedented challenges for Africa’s most populous country, leaving some citizens hopeful for a