Guinea-Bissau sets August 30 referendum on expanding presidential powers
Guinea-Bissau will hold a Constitutional referendum on August 30, 2026, to decide whether to replace its parliamentary system with a presidential one, according to a […]
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Cape Verde celebrates heroes after historic FIFA World Cup campaign
Tens of thousands of supporters welcomed Cape Verde’s national football team home to Praia on Sunday, July 5 following the country’s historic debut at the […]
Guinea-Bissau confirms first mpox case, steps up nationwide surveillance
Guinea-Bissau has confirmed over the week-end its first case of mpox, prompting health authorities to activate the country’s national response measures and intensify disease surveillance. […]
Belgium Stun Senegal With Late Comeback in World Cup Thriller
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Belgium produced a dramatic late turnaround to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a World Cup knockout tie, sealing […]
Burkina Faso Says Over 400 Armed Fighters Killed in Coordinated Military Counterattacks
Burkina Faso’s Armed Forces say they have killed more than 400 armed fighters during coordinated counteroffensives following simultaneous attacks on military positions on June 30, […]
Senegal to Hold Referendum After Parliament Approves Sweeping Constitutional Reforms
Senegal’s National Assembly on 29 June 2026 unanimously approved a major constitutional reform package, with all 129 lawmakers present voting in favour after opposition members […]
Fifteen Killed, Including Ten Children, in Central Guinea Road Crash
At least 15 people, including ten children, were killed in a road accident in Mamou, central Guinea, in the early hours of Monday, 29 June […]
CAF: Motsepe hails African World Cup surge as nine CAF teams reach knockout stage
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday, June 28, that sustained investment in youth development, coaching, professional leagues, and infrastructure across Africa has translated into […]
Mali: Human Rights Watch Accuses All Sides of Serious Abuses Amid Escalating Conflict and Violence in Mali
In a report published on Monday, June 29, 2026, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says all parties to Mali’s escalating conflict—including jihadist groups, separatist fighters, and […]
Canada edge South Africa with late Eustaquio strike to reach 2026 World Cup round of 16
South Africa were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 28, 2026, following a 1-0 defeat to Canada in a Round of 32 […]