Following an EU deal, Mauritanian authorities have rounded up and deported thousands of people to Mali and Senegal.
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Presidential election is currently expected to take place in December.
Guinea’s 6.7 million voters eligible to cast a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote on a new constitution.
Move comes as draft constitution is being put to a vote next month, raising fears for democratic transition.
Al Jazeera finds that nonexistent writers are spreading anti-France sentiment across West and Central Africa.
The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France’s treasury continue to have big effects.
Guinea’s military-led government has warned that publishing ‘unverified’ information will result in arrests.
At least 56 killed in southeastern city after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision.
At least 10 coup attempts have been recorded in Central and West Africa since the August 2020 military takeover in Mali.
Landmark verdict on 2009 massacre ‘sounds toll against impunity’, but military rulers continue to repress opposition.
