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Tanzania's Hassan makes historic Russia visit amid frayed ties with West

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday – the first official trip by a Tanzanian head of state to Moscow since 1969 – as her government faces growing criticism from Western countries over violence linked to the country's 2025 elections.

Radio France Internationale

Tanzania heads to polls with opposition barred and democracy under strain

Tanzanians are voting on Wednesday in a general election that looks set to keep President Samia Suluhu Hassan in power. But with opposition leaders jailed and political freedoms under pressure, the vote could mark another step back for democracy in one of East Africa’s more stable nations.

Radio France Internationale

Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?

Liberia was founded in 1822 as a colony for free Black Americans in West Africa as slavery ended.

Al Jazeera

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Despite US Tariffs Pause, Southern African Economies Under Threat

Washington's 90-day pause on higher tariffs is of little comfort to southern African economies facing the collapse of a preferential trade deal and a 25-percent hike on car imports, analysts say.

International Business Times

Mozambique’s top court confirms election result after months of protest

Opposition claimed ruling Frelimo party rigged 9 October vote, leading to months of civil unrest

The Guardian - UK

Mozambique on edge before ruling on disputed election results

Final outcome expected after rigging allegations, weeks of protests and crackdown in which dozens have been killed

The Guardian - UK

Isabel dos Santos: From Africa’s richest woman to ‘dirty money’ probe

Dos Santos is facing sanctions and investigations in Angola, the UK, the US and Portugal.

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African Leaders In Beijing Eyeing Big Loans And Investment

African leaders descend on China's capital this week, seeking funds for big-ticket infrastructure projects as they eye mounting great power competition over resources and influence on the continent.

International Business Times

Nigeria-led regional bloc ready to flex its muscle in Niger

Coup leaders and Russia are attempting to frame takeover as anti-neocolonialism after misjudging reaction from Ecowas

The Guardian - UK

Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off

Leaders from across Africa attending talks in St Petersburg, with food security and Ukraine war high on the agenda.

Al Jazeera

African leaders gather in US as Joe Biden aims to reboot rocky relations

President and Antony Blinken woo nations at summit in Washington in hope they will align with west rather than Russia or China

The Guardian - US

Analysis: The curious case of Russia in Central African Republic

Experts say Russia’s involvement in Central Africa could be over just as quicky as it began.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso: Military coup prompts fears of further instability

President Kabore was deposed amid anger over violence, but analysts say the military coup could unleash more insecurity.

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