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China announces nationwide loosening of Covid restrictions

China announced Wednesday a nationwide loosening of its hardline Covid restrictions that had hammered the world’s second-biggest economy and ignited r

ECOWAS tells Mali to free 46 Ivorian troops

West African leaders on Sunday told Mali’s ruling junta to release 46 Ivorian troops it has held for months or face sanctions, officials said. &

Liberian president, Weah, criticised over long stay abroad

Liberian President George Weah’s long absence from the country has raised eyebrows and prompted criticism, leading one opposition figure to ask

Scandal: South Africa president ‘not resigning’ – spokesman

South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, embroiled in scandal and under threat of impeachment, has no intention of resigning and will fight bo

Spanish PM, US embassy targeted in wave of letter bombs

Spanish police are investigating Thursday a series of letter bombs sent to targets including the prime minister and the US embassy, similar to the one