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Ivory Coast Begins Final Wind-Down of Defunct Electoral Commission

September 12, 2026

Ivory Coast has begun winding up its former electoral commission, with a government-appointed liquidator tasked with settling staff claims, securing assets and clearing outstanding debts after the body was dissolved in May 2026. The Sept. 7 handover of the defunct Independent Electoral

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Niger Reshuffles Military Command after Thwarted Mutiny

September 12, 2026

Niger’s military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has named a new armed forces chief of staff, state television reported on Friday, weeks after a failed army mutiny exposed cracks in his hold on power. A decree signed on Sept. 11 appointed Brigadier

How 47 Million People Are At Risk of Food Crisis By Mid-2025 – ECOWAS

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Hunger Deepens in Uganda’s Karamoja as Dry Spells, High Prices Hit Food Security

September 12, 2026

About 673,000 people in Uganda’s Karamoja region are facing crisis-level food insecurity or worse, the highest level recorded in the northeastern region since 2018, after poor rainfall damaged harvests and rising food prices squeezed household purchasing power, a food security assessment found.

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EFCC, FBI Investigate Handling of U.S.-Funded HIV, TB Programme Funds in Nigeria

September 12, 2026

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are examining how funds allocated to U.S.-supported HIV and tuberculosis programmes were handled, following the cancellation of some projects in 2025, officials said. The inquiry will seek

Switzerland Bans Sudan Gold Imports in Step With EU Sanctions

September 11, 2026

Switzerland has banned the purchase and import of gold originating in Sudan, aligning itself with European Union sanctions targeting a resource that has helped fund the country’s civil war, the Swiss government said. The Federal Council said the ban, which took effect

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Zambia Cancels Passports of Six Government Critics Amid Post-Election Tensions

September 11, 2026

Zambia has cancelled the passports of six prominent government critics on national security grounds, amid heightened political tensions following President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election, Prime Business Africa reports. The affected individuals are former ambassador to Ethiopia and former permanent representative to the

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Dangote Moves to Protect Investors Ahead of Refinery IPO

September 11, 2026

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has stepped up measures to protect prospective investors from fraud ahead of its planned initial public offering, approving 32 banks, fintech firms, mobile-money operators and investment platforms to handle share subscriptions. The refinery published the

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Uganda Races to Mediate Tooro Succession Dispute as Queen Mother Alleges Palace Confinement

September 11, 2026

Uganda’s government is racing to mediate a bitter succession dispute in the Tooro Kingdom following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV, as a standoff within the royal family threatens to disrupt his burial scheduled for Saturday. The government has launched

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Nigeria Parliament Suspends Official Visits to South Africa Over Attacks on Nigerians

September 11, 2026

Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers and parliamentary officials to boycott legislative activities hosted or organised by South African authorities, citing recurring attacks and hostility towards Nigerians and other African nationals, Prime Business Africa reports.

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Ivory Coast Begins Final Wind-Down of Defunct Electoral Commission

Niger Reshuffles Military Command after Thwarted Mutiny

Hunger Deepens in Uganda’s Karamoja as Dry Spells, High Prices Hit Food Security

EFCC, FBI Investigate Handling of U.S.-Funded HIV, TB Programme Funds in Nigeria

Switzerland Bans Sudan Gold Imports in Step With EU Sanctions

Zambia Cancels Passports of Six Government Critics Amid Post-Election Tensions

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