Guinea military rulers suspend three opposition parties before referendum Move comes as draft constitution is being put to a vote next month, raising fears for democratic transition. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2025
Russia’s Wagner mercenaries leaving Mali, Africa Corps to remain The shift brings Russian support to ‘a more fundamental level’, says Kremlin-backed paramilitary force Africa Corps. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2025
Al-Qaeda affiliate claims 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) claims attack on Djibo military outpost, SITE Intelligence Group says. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025
Vote counting under way in Senegal’s delayed presidential election The polls take place following a period of uncertainty after President Macky Sall sought to delay the election. Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2024
Senegal’s women voters could make a miracle happen in presidential election Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recounts events leading up to Senegal’s presidential polls and how some hope for a miracle. Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2024
Senegal’s Sall vows to exit office in April but election date still unknown Opposition groups in Senegal have rejected President Macky Sall’s call for talks on the delayed elections. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2024
Police and protesters clash after Senegal election postponed International community calls for new date and transparent polls after president announces indefinite delay. Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2024
Gabon’s military says deposed President Ali Bongo ‘free’ to travel abroad Bongo’s release comes after General Nguema was sworn in as Gabon’s new head of state. Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023
African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup The body said it ‘strongly condemns the military takeover’ that resulted in the ouster of President Ali Bongo Ondimba. Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023
Gabon coup leaders to meet and decide Bongo fate, new leader Brice Nguema, leader of the Republican Guard and relative to President Bongo, did not confirm his whereabouts. Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2023
Ousmane Sonko sentenced: Why are tensions flaring in Senegal? Supporters of opposition figure denounce charges, sentence as a ploy to prevent him from running in elections. Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2023
One dead, 30 injured in new wave of unrest in Senegal Protesters have taken to the streets in capital Dakar against what they call an increasingly repressive state. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
How the Arab world celebrated Morocco’s win Morocco’s historic 1-0 victory over Portugal sparks celebrations from Casablanca to Baghdad. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2022
Heavy gunfire, soldiers on the streets in Burkina Faso capital Soldiers seen along the main avenue in Ouagadougou leading to the presidential palace and national television station. Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2022 ECOWAS suspends Burkina Faso after military coup West Africa regional bloc suspends Burkina Faso days after mutinous soldiers forced President Kabore to resign.
Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2022 Burkina Faso gov’t denies army takeover after barracks gunfire The government denies the army seized control of the country after exchanges of gunfire at multiple army barracks.