The electoral campaign is launched in Gabon. On 26th August three different elections will be organised: municipal, legislative and presidential elections. An unprecedented process that is debated in the country. Outgoing Head of State Ali Bongo Ondimba is running for a 3rd term.

The transitional government of Burkina Faso has just suspended the broadcasting of the private radio station Omega. The interview with a supporter of ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly not appreciated.

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