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Guinea's Doumbouya Wins Provisional Landslide in Boycotted Presidential Vote

AU observers labeled the vote credible, putting possible sanctions relief on the table before the Supreme Court's final ruling.

Guinea-Bissau Military Installs Gen. Horta N'Tam as Transitional Leader After Power Grab

Gabon Court Jails Ex–First Lady Sylvia Bongo and Son for 20 Years in Absentia

Madagascar Coup Leader Michael Randrianirina Sworn In as President

African Union Suspends Madagascar as Army Colonel Set to Be Sworn In

Myanmar’s Figurehead President Myint Swe Dies, State Funeral Announced