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Africa’s junta-led nations use music to push their latest anti-imperialism drive

Nov. 21, 2024 19:20 PM EST

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Thousands from the junta-led countries in Africa’s Sahel region gathered this week in the Nigerien capital of Niamey, with music and cultural displays, to condemn what they called the West's imperialist agenda and to drive support for their military regimes. ...

Gabon votes yes on new constitution a year after the military seized power

Nov. 17, 2024 18:02 PM EST

LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — Voters in Gabon overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, authorities said Sunday, more than one year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country’s longtime president and seized power in the oil-rich Central African nation. Over 91% of voters approved...

Gabon votes on a new constitution after the military seized power last year

Nov. 16, 2024 09:56 AM EST

LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — Gabon is holding a referendum on Saturday on whether to adopt a new constitution, more than one year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country's longtime president and seized power in the oil-rich Central African nation. Nearly 1 million people are...