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Opposition will struggle to contest flawed Congo poll

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The announcement followed an electoral process marred by serious flaws. The leading opposition candidates have rejected the results and called for fresh elections to be held.

Talon may consolidate his control of Benin politics

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BENIN

Meanwhile, President Patrice Talon is struggling to assert himself regionally amid an ongoing spat with Niger, while the rest of the Economic Community of West African States…

Mahama likely has an electoral edge in Ghana

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GHANA

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its presidential nominee for the December 2024 general election, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, will look to take credit for these…

Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict is likely to persist

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ETHIOPIA

There are growing calls for the parties to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict, but little sign that any such process is imminent.