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Piracy Off Somalia Is Back at a Ten-Year High

Thirteen piracy incidents were recorded off Somalia in the first seven months of 2026, a ten-year high, and around twenty coastal states have agreed in principle to form a joint task force. The post Piracy Off Somalia Is Back at a Ten-Year High appeared first on The Rio Times .

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Paul Biya Is Back in Cameroon After Ten Weeks. The New No. 2 Job Is Empty

Cameroon’s 93-year-old president is back in Yaoundé after 74 days in Europe, and the vice-presidency his parliament created in April is still vacant.

  • President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on 20 August after 74-day absence.
  • 93-year-old leader greeted by officials in perfect health.
  • No vice-president appointed to fill empty chair created in April 2026.

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