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Creation of Liberian war crimes court may face hurdles

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LIBERIA

President Joseph Boakai is now authorised to submit a legal framework for the courts’ establishment back to the legislature to pass into law.

Power struggle mars Somalia’s constitutional reform

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SOMALIA

The proposals must be approved in a referendum but have already drawn opposition accusations of a power grab by the president. Most notably, Puntland’s president has said his…

Boakai's agenda faces major obstacles in Liberia

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LIBERIA

In his inaugural speech -- which he was unable to finish because he felt faint -- the 79-year-old Boakai vowed to tackle corruption, explore the possibility of establishing a war…

Burkina Faso will tightly control Russian presence

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BURKINA FASO

Meanwhile, junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traore’s increasingly evident desire to hang onto power indefinitely is having dire domestic repercussions, including a muzzled press, a…

Nigeria court battle could hand ruling APC a key state

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NIGERIA

President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressive Congress (APC) retained control over Imo and Kogi, while the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) kept its hold over Bayelsa…