Reports also emerged of clashes near the presidential palace. A security source said the presidential guard had repelled armed insurgents
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Guinea Army Expels Michel Lamah and 172 Other Special Forces Soldiers for Desertion
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The latest developments come against the backdrop of escalating insecurity in Mali, where the military authorities have faced growing pressure
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Guinea-Bissau Constitutional Referendum Pits Presidential Powers Against Calls for Boycott
The new Constitution is intended to address longstanding institutional ambiguities, clarify the relationship between the President and Government
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The case forms part of a broader government campaign to dismantle international drug trafficking networks that are operating through Liberia.
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The campaign is expected to play a central role in helping voters understand the proposed document and the changes it…
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Alpha Condé's continued political ambitions therefore add another layer to Guinea's increasingly complex political landscape.
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Nigerian University Suspends Professor Over Claim That Keke Tricyclists Earn More Than Lecturers
ABSU management said the professor's post was “inimical to the interests of the university and uncomplimentary to the visitors of…
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