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Nigeria moves 2027 presidential election date because of Ramadan concerns

Nigeria moves 2027 presidential election date because of Ramadan concerns

Authorities shift vote to Jan. 16, after criticism February schedule overlapped with Muslim holy month

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West African bloc plans 2,000-troop force to fight terrorism
26.02.2026

West African bloc plans 2,000-troop force to fight terrorism

ECOWAS and Sahel alliance chiefs meet in Sierra Leone to coordinate security response

Thousands live in ‘dire conditions’ in North Darfur town amid RSF attacks, Sudanese medics say
26.02.2026

Thousands live in ‘dire conditions’ in North Darfur town amid RSF attacks, Sudanese medics say

RSF attacks displaced more than 3,000 people, mostly women, from Mustariha town in North Darfur, medical group says

French president discusses eastern DR Congo with his Congolese counterpart
26.02.2026

French president discusses eastern DR Congo with his Congolese counterpart

Macron says France fully supports mediation efforts for a lasting political solution in the Great Lakes region as well as the cessation of hostilities and a ceasefire

Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean troops amid mutual claims of border violations
25.02.2026

Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean troops amid mutual claims of border violations

Conakry says soldiers crossed border ‘without authorization,’ while Sierra Leone maintains its forces were ‘within territory recognized as belonging to Sierra Leone’

Malian company acquires former TotalEnergies operations
25.02.2026

Malian company acquires former TotalEnergies operations

NDC Energie's acquisition marks final transfer of around 80 service stations to a Malian operator