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Burkina Faso’s Traoré Declares “Democracy Isn’t for Us” as Elections Remain on Hold

Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has stated that the West African nation should “forget about democracy for now,” indicating no immediate plans to restore civilian rule as his junta continues to focus on fighting Islamist insurgents. Speaking on national television during a broadcast roundtable, Traoré said the country’s priority remains national security, not…
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April 6, 2026
🇬🇳 Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted

Guinea’s junta leader Gen Mamady Doumbouya has taken a huge lead in a presidential election his main challengers were barred from contesting, initial results show. Gen Doumbouya is hoping to legitimise his rule after seizing power in a coup four years ago. A civil society group campaigning for the return of civilian rule condemned the…
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December 30, 2025
🇬🇳 One Warrior in Guinea

The presidential race is starting in Guinea. The elections, scheduled for December 28, 2025, are expected to conclude the transitional period established after the change of power in 2021. The main intrigue is the nomination of the current head of state — General Mamadi Doumbouya, who initially promised not to participate in the elections. “Neither…
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November 8, 2025
🇳🇬 Nigeria: Tinubu Consolidates Power Amid Rising Internal Frictions

After two years of painful economic reforms, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is steadily preparing for the 2027 elections. His party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), retains dominance in parliament and most states. In Lagos and Abuja, “door-to-door” campaign banners already promote the president’s re-election bid. The July death of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the…
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August 14, 2025
🇨🇴 Colombian presidential hopeful Uribe dies two months after shooting

Colombian Senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe, who was shot in the head at a campaign event two months ago, died in the early hours of Monday at the age of 39, the hospital treating him said. Uribe, a member of a prominent political family and a lawmaker for the right-wing opposition, was shot in…
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August 11, 2025
🇸🇳 Senegal Faces Potential Delay in IMF Support Due to Debt Data Concerns

Senegal’s efforts to restore financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may face delays as the global lender seeks clarification on how the country’s debt data was misreported for years. This development comes at a crucial time for the West African nation, which is navigating economic challenges while preparing for a contentious presidential election.…
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March 25, 2025
Trial of 40 opposition figures in Tunisia sparks tensions and divisions

A trial of 40 prominent opposition figures, including politicians, lawyers, media personalities, and business leaders accused of conspiring against state security, began on Tuesday in Tunisia. Proceedings at the Tunis Primary Court began with nine detained defendants absent, as the judges opted for remote sessions. It’s a move defense lawyers and activists decried as a…
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March 5, 2025
🇸🇳 Senegal to hold snap legislative elections on Sunday

The Senegalese citizens will elect 165 members of the National Assembly for a five-year term. 🗳 Over seven million registered voters are eligible to cast their vote, with 41 political parties, coalitions or independent entities participating in the elections. There will be 506 observers for the elections, including 446 national and 60 international. Today’s legislative…
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November 18, 2024