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Kenya awaits results of presidential election

Kenya is awaiting the results of Tuesday's election. It's thought to be too close to call between the two presidential frontrunners, Raila Odinga and William Ruto. Also in this edition: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Rwanda after having visited DR Congo. He is expected to address…

France 24

Guinean authorities seize 3 tonnes of cocaine hidden on ship

Guinea's navy and military police have seized about three tonnes of cocaine they found hidden on a ship anchored in Guinean waters, they said on Thursday.

Reuters

ECOWAS says progress made towards Guinea Conakry's return to civilian rule

The chair of the West African regional bloc Ecowas said the military junta in Guinea has agreed to reduce its transition to civilian rule from three to two years.This as violent protests against the junta brought the capital Conakry to a standstill on Thursday.

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One shot dead in Guinea protest, opposition group says

At least one person was shot dead and several wounded during violent anti-government protests in Guinea's capital on Thursday, an opposition coalition said.

Reuters

Protests against military administration paralyse Guinea capital

Opposition groups say at least one person was killed in clashes with police after plan for peaceful rally was blocked.

Al Jazeera

Questions over human rights in Cameroon as Macron visits

Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cameroon on Monday to kick off an African tour that will also take the French president to Benin and Guinea-Bissau. Macron’s trip focuses on food security, French investments and governance. The latter is a fraught question ahead of his meeting with 89-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya,…

France 24

Chinese consortium puts workers on forced leave after Guinea halts Simandou

Chinese-led Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) has put workers on forced leave with the prospect of layoffs if a dispute with Guinea's government over infrastructure for a massive iron project is not resolved, three sources told Reuters.

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Guinea junta names acting prime minister during absence of PM Beavogui

The military junta in Guinea has appointed an acting prime minister while prime minister Mohamed Beavogui is absent, state television said late on Saturday.

Reuters

Gabon and Togo Commonwealth entry is latest dent to French influence

The Anglophone pivot comes on the back of successive coups in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso to dump pro-French leaders.

Al Jazeera

Guinea-Bissau court overturns convictions of alleged drug kingpins

Guinea-Bissau's top court has overturned the convictions of two alleged drug kingpins in connection with the country's largest-ever narcotics seizure, a copy of the ruling showed on Monday.

Reuters

Ecowas lifts sanctions on Mali junta, agrees to Burkina transition timeline

West African leaders have lifted sanctions on Mali's military regime, accepting a deadline for a return to civilian rule by March 2024 and agreed to allow Burkina Faso two years for its transition back to democracy.

Radio France Internationale

West African bloc eases sanctions on Mali over democracy plan

Presidents of West Africa’s regional bloc agreed Sunday to lift economic and financial sanctions on Mali after the nation’s military leaders agreed to a return to democracy by 2024.

Tribune News Service

West African leaders lift economic and financial sanctions on Mali

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday lifted economic and financial sanctions imposed on Mali, after its military rulers proposed a 24-month transition to democracy and published a new electoral law.

Reuters

Sahel insecurity, post-coup sanctions loom large at ECOWAS summit

The Western African leaders are expected to discuss efforts to restore civilian rule in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.

Al Jazeera

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Naby Keita wears new Liverpool kit while playing match in native Guinea

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been having some fun with his friends in Guinea

Reuters

Guinea gives Simandou iron ore mine developers 14-day deadline

Partners in Guinea's Simandou iron ore mine have 14 days to finalise a joint venture, interim president Mamady Doumbouya said at a meeting with the miners, Rio Tinto and Chinese-backed Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Eighteenth-century cockroach found in slave-trading ship ledger

Insect’s journey probably began in West Africa on vessel that sailed from La Rochelle in 1743 to Guinea

Asharq Al-Awsat

Salah-less Egypt Suffer Shock AFCON Loss to Ethiopia

Egypt sorely missed injured captain Mohamed Salah as they slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat by Ethiopia on Thursday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying.

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Ecowas maintains sanctions on Mali, calls for transition in Burkina Faso, Guinea

West African leaders meeting in Accra have decided to uphold sanctions against Mali, along with the suspension of Burkina Faso and Guinea from the bloc. The measures could be lifted if the military rulers in all three countries speed up plans for a return to civilian rule.

Daily Mirror

Mohamed Salah "rejected Liverpool's request" to give Jurgen Klopp fresh headache

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah played 90 minutes for Egypt during their narrow victory over Guinea, only for it to be subsequently revealed he had an injury going into the game

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sub Mohamed Upstages Liverpool Stars with Late Egypt Winner

It was billed as the Mohamed Salah versus Naby Keita show, but Mostafa Mohamed took center stage with a late winner as Egypt beat Guinea 1-0 on Sunday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Liverpool teammates and national team captains, Salah and Keita were creative but failed to score…

Reuters

One killed in first major protest under Guinea junta

One person was killed in Guinea's capital late on Wednesday during protests over fuel price hikes, an opposition coalition and a member of the victim's family said, in the most serious unrest since a military junta took power last year.

Radio France Internationale

Guinea's military junta dismisses UN calls to end ban on protests

The ruling junta in Guinea-Conakry has rejected a call from the United Nations to lift a ban on political demonstrations, insisting protests should only be allowed during the election period in three years' time.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tired and Sad, Mane and Salah Head to Africa for AFCON Qualifying

Premier League stars Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah head to Africa for 2023 Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers weary and disappointed after a 70-match season that ended with Liverpool's Champions League final loss. Mane-inspired defending champions Senegal host Benin and visit Rwanda in Group L and should secure maximum points…

Radio France Internationale

AU leaders seek home-grown solutions for continent's 'alarming' humanitarian situation

African Union leaders are meeting in Equatorial Guinea for two summits as the continent contends with humanitarian crises, terrorism and military coups.

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