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Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has pardoned and ordered the release of 51 people convicted of treason and other state security charges. The beneficiaries of the presidential clemency include military and civilian figures convicted…

Gabonese deposed president Ali Bongo Ondimba's son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, and several members of his cabinet were jailed and charged with "high treason" and "active corruption", the Libreville prosecutor said. Ali Bongo's eldest son,…

The junta that seized power in Niger in a 26th July coup said late on Sunday that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum could be prosecuted for high treason. The coup leaders have imprisoned Bazoum and dissolved the elected government, drawing…