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Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso with African development, agriculture, gold mining, industry, military and education

Ibrahim Traoré: The Rise of a New Generation of Leadership in Africa

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From a geology student and frontline army officer to Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Ibrahim Traoré has become one of Africa’s most recognisable political figures — championed by supporters for his message of sovereignty and economic independence, while facing continuing questions over security, political freedoms and the future of civilian rule Few contemporary African leaders have

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Ceremony marking the return of the Djidji Ayokwe talking drum from France to Ivory Coast

France Returns Sacred ‘Talking Drum’ to Ivory Coast, Marking New Chapter in Cultural Restitution

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The repatriation of the Djidji Ayokwe highlights growing momentum to return colonial-era artifacts to Africa France has officially returned the Djidji Ayokwe, a sacred “talking drum” taken from Ivory Coast during the colonial era, in a move widely hailed as a landmark step in the global campaign to restore African cultural heritage. The return of

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Aerial view of Libreville’s administrative district along the coast

Gabon Moves to Suspend Major Social Media Platforms, Citing Security and Stability Risks

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Authorities say online content threatens social cohesion as critics warn of economic fallout, digital rights concerns, and pressure on civic space. Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of several major social media platforms, citing concerns that online content could undermine social cohesion and threaten the stability of national institutions. The decision, announced without a

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Passenger plane crash lands near the shoreline at Mogadishu airport in Somalia as emergency crews respond

Somalia Plane Skids Off Runway Into Sea: Passengers Recount Terrifying Moments in Mogadishu Crash Landing

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All 55 passengers survived after a turboprop aircraft overshot the runway and came to rest in shallow waters near Mogadishu’s main airport, raising new safety concerns. Somalia Plane Crash Landing: What Happened in Mogadishu? On February 10, 2026, a regional passenger aircraft operated by Starsky Aviation crash-landed near the shoreline of Mogadishu after suffering technical

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Satellite view of a large encampment near the Sudan-Ethiopia border amid regional tensions

Sudan War Spills Across Borders as Alleged RSF Training Site Emerges in Ethiopia

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Satellite evidence and diplomatic sources point to covert cross-border military support, raising fears of a wider regional conflict in the Horn of Africa A Conflict That Refuses to Stay Contained Sudan’s devastating civil war, now entering its fourth year, is increasingly reshaping the political and security landscape of the Horn of Africa. What began as

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Ethiopian and Eritrean officials amid rising diplomatic tensions in the Horn of Africa

Tensions Rise on the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Cross-Border Aggression

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Addis Ababa warns of escalating security risks, alleges Eritrean military presence and support for armed groups, while calling for dialogue A Fragile Peace Under Strain Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea—two nations whose modern history has been shaped by war, uneasy truces, and shifting alliances—have once again entered a dangerous phase. Ethiopian officials have accused neighboring

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South African trade minister meeting Chinese officials during economic partnership talks

South Africa Turns to China for Trade Lifeline as U.S. Tariffs Bite

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Pretoria seeks duty-free access to Chinese markets and new investment flows as export diversification becomes urgent A Strategic Pivot in South Africa’s Trade Policy South Africa is recalibrating its global trade strategy at a critical moment for its export-driven economy. As new tariffs imposed by the United States squeeze South African exporters, Pretoria is accelerating

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Offshore drilling platform in West Africa with deepwater exploration vessels at sea

Oil Giants Pivot to Africa’s Atlantic Margin in Search of the ‘Next Brazil’

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Chevron, TotalEnergies, Shell and others expand offshore exploration in West and Southern Africa as U.S. shale matures and global energy demand remains resilient Why Africa Is Back on Big Oil’s Map After years of focusing heavily on U.S. shale and selective Middle Eastern investments, the world’s largest oil companies are once again turning their attention

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Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi discussing trade and mineral cooperation with Israel

Somaliland Signals Major Trade Deal With Israel, Offering Strategic Minerals and Energy Resources

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Exclusive diplomatic shift could reshape Horn of Africa geopolitics as Somaliland seeks investment, recognition, and technology partnerships A Historic Turning Point for Somaliland In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, the self-declared Republic of Somaliland has signaled a major breakthrough in its decades-long pursuit of international legitimacy and economic development. Following Israel’s historic decision to become

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Sudanese refugee children displaced by fighting in Darfur

Witnesses Accuse Sudan’s RSF of Abducting Children in Darfur as War Crimes Investigations Intensify

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Accounts from refugees describe children taken during attacks in Darfur, sometimes after their parents were killed, raising fears of enslavement and crimes against humanity amid Sudan’s deepening civil war. A War Within a War As Sudan’s civil war enters its third year, new allegations emerging from Darfur have deepened concerns over the scale of abuses

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