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Central African Republic: Faustin Archange Touadéra, “man of peace” or “President Wagner”?

Under the very close guard of Russian mercenaries and Rwandan peacekeepers, the president of the Central African Republic, Faustin Archange Touadéra, is clearly enjoying waving to the crowds in Bangui.

Thousands protest in Haiti over deteriorating security situation

Several thousand people, many with their faces covered to conceal their identities, marched through Haiti’s capital on Monday demanding protection from violent gangs who are pillaging neighborhoods in the capital Port-au-Prince and beyond.

South Africa: transport strike paralyses Cape Town, three dead

The port and tourist city of Cape Town has been paralysed for several days by a collective taxi strike, which has taken a violent turn in South Africa's largest city with three deaths reported, the police announced on Monday.

South Africa: transport strike paralyses Cape Town, three dead

The port and tourist city of Cape Town has been paralysed for several days by a collective taxi strike, which has taken a violent turn in South Africa's largest city with three deaths reported, the police announced on Monday.

South Africa: transport strike paralyses Cape Town, three dead

The port and tourist city of Cape Town has been paralysed for several days by a collective taxi strike, which has taken a violent turn in South Africa's largest city with three deaths reported, the police announced on Monday.

South Africa: transport strike paralyses Cape Town, three dead

The port and tourist city of Cape Town has been paralysed for several days by a collective taxi strike, which has taken a violent turn in South Africa's largest city with three deaths reported, the police announced on Monday.

Senegalese embattled opposition leader Ousmane Sonko hospitalized

Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, on hunger strike since shortly after his arrest last month, was admitted to hospital in Dakar Sunday, his lawyer and supporters said

Niger junta appoints new prime minister

Niger's military coup leaders announced the appointment of Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as prime minister on Monday evening in a statement read out on national television, at a time when the international community is seeking to restore constitutional order.

Mali, Burkina Faso, sends delegation to Niger in solidarity

The primary objective of this delegation is to demonstrate unwavering support for the people of Niger, whom they refer to as "brotherly." The delegation is scheduled to arrive in Niamey on Monday, according to the Nigerien foreign ministry

New constitution in C.Africa opens door for Touadera’s third term

These "provisional" results must be ratified by the constitutional court, which is scheduled to publish the definitive outcome on August 27.