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Senegal bans protests against vote delay, cuts internet access


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Senegal has cut mobile internet access ahead of a banned march against the postponement of a presidential election, and rights groups accused the authorities of using overly repressive tactics to stifle widespread opposition to the delay.…

Libyans celebrate end of chronic power cuts


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After years of chronic power cuts, Libyans are now enjoying a stable electricity supply in the capital, Tripoli, during the summer. The city's public spaces are once again illuminated at night, marking a significant improvement for…

Nigeria cuts electricity to Niger Republic after coup


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Nigeria has cut its electricity supply to Niger, on Wednesday from a source close to the management of the Nigerien Electricity Company (Nigelec), in line with the sanctions decided by the West African neighbours of Niger destabilized by a…

Egypt plans power cuts due to heatwave


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Egypt has announced a series of measures, including planned power cuts, to cope with the growing energy consumption caused by the intense heat wave sweeping the country. In a televised address on 6th August, Prime Minister Mustafa…

US cuts off Burkina Faso from Africa trade program


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The United States has dropped Burkina Faso from its AGOA trade preference program citing deep concerns over "unconstitutional change" in government in the West African country, the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office said.…

Ghanaian President announces budget cuts to rescue economy


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Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo, has addressed the nation to explain the raft of measures his government will be taking to see its way out of financial turmoil, including measures to support domestic production. Among these measures,…

Sudan internet cuts complicate civil disobedience campaign against coup


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Sudanese pro-democracy groups launched two days of civil disobedience and strikes on Sunday in protest at last month's military coup, though participation appeared to be limited by continuing interruptions to internet and phone connections.…