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Chad to further postpone transition to democracy
Chad to further postpone transition to democracy
by  AFP

Chad on Saturday extended the transition period to democratic elections and agreed junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno could run on the ballot, despite international opposition. The international community had urged Deby not to extend the transition beyond 18 months, and not to run for president in the eventual elections.

Venezuela frees 7 Americans in swap for Maduro wife's nephews
Venezuela frees 7 Americans in swap for Maduro wife's nephews
by  AFP

President Joe Biden took the "painful decision" of greenlighting a prisoner swap Saturday with Caracas that freed seven Americans for two Venezuelans who are nephews of that country's first lady, a US official said. "The president made a tough decision, a painful decision, to offer something the Venezuelans have actively sought" in the months-long swap negotiations, the official added.

Algeria want to replace Guinea as 2025 Cup of Nations hosts
Algeria want to replace Guinea as 2025 Cup of Nations hosts
by  AFP

Algeria football boss Zefizef Djahid said on Saturday his country will bid to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after original choice Guinea were stripped of the hosting rights. On Saturday, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said Guinea would not host the 2025 edition because they were "not ready to do so".

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