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Gunfire Reported at Niamey’s Diori Hamani Airport by Residents

The renewed shooting highlights persistent gaps in airport security after a January attack and recent demolitions that displaced thousands.

Ghana Parliament Approves Law Criminalizing Promotion of LGBTQ Activities

Wadagni Poised to Win Benin Presidency With 94% in Preliminary Count

Polls Close in Benin’s Presidential Election With Wadagni Favored

Benin Votes for Successor as Finance Chief Leads Race

HRW Says Burkina Faso Forces Have Killed More Civilians Than Jihadists Since 2023

Burkina Faso’s Junta Leader Tells Country to ‘Forget’ Democracy

Guinea Outlaws 40 Political Parties in Decree Freezing Assets, Banning Symbols

Senegal PM Sonko Submits Bill to Double Penalties for Same‑Sex Relations

Gunfire Near Conakry’s Central Prison Prompts Heavy Security Response

Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves All Political Parties, Seizes Assets by Decree

ICE Shatters Car Window in Portland Arrest, Leaving Mother and 1-Month-Old in Car

Doumbouya Wins Guinea Presidential Vote With 86.7%, Preliminary Tally Shows

Doumbouya Takes Big Lead in Guinea Presidential Count, Early Tallies Show

Ivory Coast Ruling Party Expands Parliamentary Grip to 197 Seats

Partial Results Put Doumbouya Far Ahead in Guinea’s Presidential Vote

Guinea Set to Vote Sunday as Coup Leader Doumbouya Poised to Win

Guinea’s Doumbouya Poised to Secure Presidency in Boycotted Vote

Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Air Force Personnel After Emergency Landing Incident

Benin Seeks Extradition of Alleged Coup Leader From Togo After Foiled Mutiny