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South Sudan’s political leadership has decisively committed to concluding the nation’s transitional period by holding its first post-independence elections on December 22, 2026, ruling out any further extensions. To achieve this critical milestone, they have established dedicated committees to resolve outstanding peace agreement issues and amend foundational legal documents, while prioritizing the completion of security arrangements to ensure a stable environment for the vote. Crucially, the leaders have backed this commitment with a directive for immediate financial allocation and a pledge to resolve electoralContinue Reading

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Following a public rupture, Mali’s Ministry of National Reconciliation successfully mediated a critical dialogue between two influential northern leaders, reaffirming the state’s commitment to the National Charter for Peace. The intervention, which utilized separate preliminary talks followed by a joint session, demonstrates a practical, tiered strategy for de-escalation. This episode underscores that sustained peace relies on continuous, high-level engagement with community figures who hold significant social and political capital. The resolution highlights that proactive institutional mediation is essential to transform public disputes intoContinue Reading

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Benin is facing a coordinated disinformation campaign on social media, following a failed mutiny, aimed at inciting public unrest through fabricated crises. A specific false claim about the military surrounding a former president’s residence is debunked, illustrating the tactic of using sensational lies to manipulate the population. This highlights a critical modern threat where information warfare, rather than physical force, is the primary tool for destabilization. The core insight is that national security now requires vigilant defense against digital falsehoods designed toContinue Reading

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The recent federal congress of the Congolese Party of Labour (PCT) in Pointe-Noire brought together party members for strategic discussions. Opening the proceedings, Anatole Collinet Makosso emphasized the responsibility required for such deliberations and encouraged participants to focus on current and future challenges facing the organization. During the meeting, delegatesContinue Reading

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Djibouti City — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and a high-level delegation were officially received in Djibouti on Wednesday for a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the reestablishment of Somalia’s Federal Republic. The event, hosted by Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, also featured the inauguration of the new HornContinue Reading