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Cameroon · CameroonCameroon’s 92-year-old president announced Sunday he will seek his eighth term in the upcoming October elections. The announcement comes after months of speculation that the aging leader would not run, setting the stage for an electoral showdown.See the Story
Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Seeks 8th Term Amid Health Rumors and Political Challenges
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Corruption · BanjulIn the Gambia, more than a thousand people protested this July 23 in Banjul against corruption and bad governance. An unprecedented mobilization since President Adama Barrow came to power in 2016. At the origin of anger, a scandal around the sale of confiscated property to ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh. But the unease goes far beyond that. Protesters denounce a system undermined by abuses of power, failing public services, and the deterioration of th…See the Story
Gambians Protest Corruption Following Recent Scandals
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Africa · UgandaWith just two weeks remaining until kick-off, the countdown to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is reaching fever pitch, as East African host nations Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania enter the final stages of readiness for Africa's premier national competition for locally-based players.See the Story
East Africa Ready to Host CHAN 2024 Finals--Official
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