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African institutions, African decisions and African consequences. Coverage focuses on the continent's own political dynamics — coups, regional organisations, sovereignty disputes and economic agency — rather than treating Africa as a backdrop for outside powers' ambitions.

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The Ledger

Tunisia Is Dying in the Dark

Between 150 and 200 Tunisians are dead after weeks of blackouts in a 50°C heatwave. It falls on the fifth anniversary of Kais Saied's coup. The Organisation of Young Doctors counted the dead. The state has not confirmed or denied. The West normalised the coup. The people have not.