Fears for civilians trapped in Sudan's El-Fasher intensifies as fighting flares
Africa • Oct 27, 2025, 9:17 AM
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The governor of Sudan’s Darfur region on Monday called for the urgent protection for civilians in El-Fasher, after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claimed to have seized the last army stronghold in Darfur following an 18-month siege that left the city cut off, devastated, and on the brink of famine.
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Cameroon’s Paul Biya, world’s oldest president, re-elected for eighth term
Africa • 11:08 AM
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Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on Monday was declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing 53.66% of the vote, the Constitutional Council announced Monday, results which his rival swiftly rejected. At 92, Biya is the world's oldest
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Fears for civilians trapped in Sudan's El-Fasher intensifies as fighting flares
Africa • 9:17 AM
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The governor of Sudan’s Darfur region on Monday called for the urgent protection for civilians in El-Fasher, after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claimed to have seized the last army stronghold in Darfur following an 18-month siege that left the c
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Cameroon protests turn deadly ahead of presidential election results
Africa • 1:02 AM
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Four people were killed on Sunday in clashes between security forces and opposition protesters in Cameroon’s largest city, Douala, the regional governor said. Supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma defied a protest ban in several cities ahead o
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Cameroon: President Paul Biya secures 8th term with 53% of vote
Africa • 12:48 AM
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Paul Biya extended his 43-year rule on October 27, securing an eighth term as president of Cameroon. The country's Constitutional Council announced that the 92-year old won 53.7 percent of the vote, beating rival Issa Tchiroma Bakary who came in second w
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