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Urban skyline of Dakar, Senegal, highlighting city buildings and infrastructure.

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Senegal Arrests 12 Men Using Punitive Anti-LGBT Laws

18 February 2026

Ship navigating waters near Chagos Islands, highlighting maritime issues.

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The Injustice in Chagos Continues

17 February 2026

People waiting in line for humanitarian aid in Ethiopia amid crisis.

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Global Leaders Should Speak Out on Ethiopia Crisis

13 February 2026

Soldiers in military gear stand near a barricade in Niger amid ongoing conflict.

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Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West

12 February 2026

US general speaking about US-Nigeria security cooperation and human rights.

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US-Nigeria Security Cooperation Should Prioritize Rights

11 February 2026

Malian official wearing traditional attire at a public event amid political unrest.

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Mali’s Military Junta Escalates Assault on Free Expression

10 February 2026

Drone strike aftermath in Niger, civilian casualties reported.

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Niger: Military Drone Strike Kills 17 Civilians

9 February 2026

Group of civilians and soldiers in Congo, highlighting regional conflict and humanitarian concerns.

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Central Africa: Civilians at Risk in Eastern Congo

4 February 2026

Military vehicle with soldiers in Burkina Faso's arid landscape.

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Burkina Faso’s Junta Pulls the Plug on Political Life

4 February 2026

Gambia's Supreme Court considers case on banning female genital mutilation.

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Gambia’s Supreme Court to Decide on FGM Ban

2 February 2026

Ugandan political activist at opposition rally after post-election violence.

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Uganda: Post Election Assault on Political Opposition

28 January 2026

Mali’s military junta cracks down on freedom of expression with censorship.

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Mali’s Junta Cracks Down on Freedom of Expression

23 January 2026