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ECOWAS Calls for Release of Jailed Opposition Figures in Guinea-Bissau

The West African bloc urges Guinea-Bissau's military government to free detained politicians to strengthen the country's transitional process.

Jul 21, 2026, 6:07 PM Africanews

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New Animal Transmission Sparks Fastest-Moving Ebola Outbreak in DRC

The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is caused by a new zoonotic spillover event, with over 2,000 deaths reported amid concerns it could become the deadliest on record.

Al Jazeera | Aug 13, 2026, 3:16 PM

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DRC Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 2,000 Amid Fastest-Growing Outbreak on Record

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its deadliest Ebola outbreak with over 4,300 cases confirmed across five provinces and vaccine trials underway.

Al Jazeera | Aug 11, 2026, 11:25 AM

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Guinea Declines to Join ECOWAS Single Currency, the Eco

Guinea becomes the first ECOWAS member to retain its national currency amid concerns over economic readiness and trade ties.

Africanews | Aug 3, 2026, 9:02 AM

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Lawyers Demand Release of Niger’s Former President Mohamed Bazoum Three Years After Coup

Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have been detained in Niamey since the 2023 military coup, with no formal charges or trial initiated.

Africanews | Jul 26, 2026, 8:34 AM

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UNHCR Reports 144 Migrants Dead or Missing Off Mauritanian Coast in Maritime Tragedy

A series of maritime incidents off Mauritania last week resulted in 144 migrants dead or missing, highlighting the dangers of the Atlantic route to Europe.

UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 2:13 AM

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US Administration Labels Foreign Drug Cartels as 'Unlawful Combatants,' Shifting Drug Enforcement Toward Military Action

The designation of drug cartels as non-state armed groups blurs the line between law enforcement and war, with Customs and Border Protection reporting increased drug seizures despite ongoing violence in Brazil's favelas.

Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 12:11 AM

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Civil Rights Groups Oppose Macky Sall’s Meeting with Senegalese Head of State Amid UN Campaign

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall faces criticism from civil rights groups over his return to Dakar to meet the current Head of State, as he campaigns for the United Nations leadership.

Africanews | Jul 17, 2026, 7:47 AM

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Sierra Leone Drops Treason Charges Against Former President Ernest Bai Koroma

Charges related to a 2023 attempted coup, including treason, have been dismissed, allowing Koroma to return home after exile in Nigeria.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 AM

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Brockton, Massachusetts Imposes Curfew Ahead of Cape Verde’s Historic World Cup Match

Officials in Brockton announce a temporary curfew citing public safety concerns following previous World Cup celebrations that involved violence and disorder.

Fox News Latest | Jul 3, 2026, 4:52 AM

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Massachusetts City Imposes Curfew Ahead of Cape Verde's Historic World Cup Match

Brockton enacts overnight curfew citing safety concerns following previous World Cup celebrations.

Fox News Latest | Jul 3, 2026, 3:45 AM

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