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Nigeria's soaring inflation sparks nationwide protests Nigeria tries to calm rising inflation and people's anger by hiking up the interest rate on the day that thousands of Nigerians took to the streets. But first: a new date for the Senegalese presidential election, June 2, is put forward by...

Guinea appoints former opposition leader Mamadou Oury Bah as prime minister Transitional authorities in junta-led Guinea have appointed one-time opposition leader and economist Mamadou Oury Bah to the role of prime minister, according to a decree read on national television on Tuesday.

Senegal crisis talks rule out presidential vote before Sall's term expires Political crisis talks called by Senegal's President Macky Sall on Tuesday reached a "broad consensus" that the presidential vote he postponed could not be held before his mandate ends on April 2, multiple participants...

'It's unclear at this point what happens after April 2' Why isn't Senegal holding an election before April 2, the date President Macky Sall's term in office draws to a close? "The argument given by those in power is that there are a number of important religious festivals and events coming up...

S.Africa reports sharp rise in rhino poaching with nearly 500 killed last year Conservationists raised the alarm on Tuesday as South Africa reported a sharp increase in rhino poaching, with almost 500 animals killed last year.

Kenya's running paradise: Marathoners flock to 'Iten home of champions' 2024 will be a eventful year for track and field. The World Athletics Indoor Championships kicks off the calender this weekend in Glasgow, then the Olympic games will take place this summer. For years, Kenyans have swept the...

Senegal political crisis: candidates snub president's national dialogue In tonight's edition: A dialogue practically mute in Senegal as most of the candidates snubbed President Macky Sall's talks, to end weeks of political turmoil. Our France 24 reporters in North Kivu get access to a hospital...

Senegal leader Macky Sall announces amnesty bill to end election-linked turmoil Senegal's President Macky Sall has proposed a general amnesty bill for political protesters arrested since 2021, as he holds talks to end fresh turmoil over delayed elections.

French journalist covering African Union summit detained in Ethiopia A French journalist has been arrested and detained in Ethiopia since February 22 on suspicions of conspiring "to create chaos" in the country, his employer, the specialist publication Africa Intelligence, announced on Monday.

Guinea's capital Conakry grinds to a halt as general strike begins Guinea's capital came to a standstill Monday on the first day of an open-ended general strike amid growing social tensions and the absence of a transitional government.

West African bloc ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Guinea, Mali West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS said Sunday it was easing sanctions imposed on Guinea and Mali, a day after announcing a similar decision for Niger, another country under military rule.

Over a dozen worshippers killed during mass in northern Burkina Faso, church official says At least 15 civilians were killed and two others injured during a “terrorist” attack on a Catholic church during Sunday mass in northern Burkina Faso, a senior church official said.

West African bloc ECOWAS says it is lifting sanctions on Niger West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has lifted travel, commercial and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year, a senior official announced Saturday.

Senegal justice ministry says over 300 prisoners released in a week Fifteen candidates in Senegal's delayed presidential election are urging President Macky Sall to quickly establish a new poll date. Meanwhile, more political prisoners are released. Also, Tunisia experiments with old wheat...

Senegal’s Macky Sall leaves date open for delayed presidential election Senegal's President Macky Sall said Thursday his mandate would end as planned on April 2, but left open the new date for a presidential election which he postponed earlier this month.

Senegal's President Macky Sall says his mandate will end on April 2 In tonight's edition: Macky Sall says April 2 will be the end of his mandate as president of Senegal, but a national dialogue is needed before setting a new election date. Also, Rwanda and the EU strike a deal on raw materials...

Tunisian imam expelled from France vows to appeal decision A Tunisian imam expelled from France for alleged hate speech said on Friday he would take legal action in a bid to overturn the decision.

‘Death ship’: Vessel carrying 19,000 cattle causes stench in Cape Town A ship carrying 19,000 cattle that docked in Cape Town on February 18 has been blamed for causing an “unimaginable” stench across the South African city and prompted protesters to call for a ban on live animal exports...

France urges Rwanda to end ‘all support’ to M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo France on Tuesday called on Rwanda to end “all support” for M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and to pull its troops out of the country.

South Africa sets date for elections on May 29th In tonight’s edition: May 29th is set as the date when South Africa's ruling ANC party will face voters for what may be the first real challenge to its domination of the political landscape. Guinea's ruling junta doubles down on its dissolution of...