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AfricaLink news: January 30

Michael Oti
January 30, 2026

Burkina Faso military regime dissolves all political parties, casting doubts over democratic transition +++ Malawi men rally against gender-based violence +++ FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in S.Africa as it makes continental tour

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DW's Editor Michael Oti
Michael Oti Author, Presenter and Editor at DW's Programs for Africa
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