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Senegal opposition candidate to emerge from shadows ahead of election Senegal's amnesty law could see anti-establishment opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye released from prison to campaign for the presidency after the election has finally been set for March 24 after weeks of crisis...

International officials praise resilience of Senegal's democracy as new election date set The African Union on Friday joined the United States and European Union in welcoming Senegal’s decision to hold a presidential election on March 24 after weeks of turmoil triggered by the vote’s delay.

Nigeria's president sends troops to rescue more than 250 kidnapped students Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday sent troops to rescue more than 250 pupils kidnapped by gunmen from a school in the country’s northwest in one of the largest mass abductions in three years.

Female genital mutilation survivors increase to more than 230 million The number of female genital mutilation survivors tops 230 million worldwide, UNICEF said in a new report Thursday, an increase of 15 percent since 2016 despite progress against the practice in some countries.

Senegal's Constitutional Council agrees to March 24 election date for delayed presidential poll Senegalese presidential candidates faced a shortened race to election day on Thursday after the constitutional council confirmed the delayed vote would be held on March 24, kick-starting a competition...

Senegal should vote at end of March after weeks of crisis Senegalese voters should finally head to the polls at the end of March, in the latest twist in weeks of political turmoil. FRANCE 24's Sam Bradpiece gives an overview of the crisis in Senegal triggered by President Macky Sall's...

Senegal sets March 24 as new date for delayed presidential election Senegalese President Macky Sall has scheduled a delayed presidential election for March 24, the government said on Wednesday, after a top court ruled that a proposal to hold the vote after his mandate expires on April 2 was...

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso creating joint anti-jihadist force The army chiefs of military-ruled Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso on Wednesday announced the creation of a joint force to battle long-running jihadist rebellions raging in their countries.

'A Fragile State': Nigerian poet Lola Shoneyin makes plea for democracy A respected and passionate author has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her desire to ensure democracy, rights and freedoms and to speak up for women. Lola Shoneyin is a Nigerian author and poet. One of her latest projects is a...

Burkina Faso prosecutor says some 170 people 'executed' in attacks on northern villages Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional public prosecutor said Sunday.

Hundreds protest in Senegal to demand presidential elections be held before April 2 Several hundred people rallied in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday calling for the country's postponed presidential elections to be held before April 2, the date when incumbent Macky Sall's term is set to...

Thousands protest against the socio-economic crisis in Tunisia Thousands protested deteriorating living standards outside the prime minister's office in Tunis on Saturday following a call from Tunisia's main trade union confederation.

Chad's transitional leader Déby announces candidature for May 6 presidential vote Chad's transitional president Mahamat Idriss Déby, who took power in 2021 after the death of his long-ruling father, on Saturday confirmed his candidacy for a long-awaited May 6 presidential vote.

UN calls on Ghana not to sign anti-LGBT bill into law Reactions continue a day after Ghana's parliament passed a harsh anti-gay bill. Concerns are growing about the possible impact on the LGBT community. But first: a leading Chadian opposition leader is among dozens of people killed in...

French journalist detained in Ethiopia released after a week A French journalist arrested last week in Ethiopia on suspicion of conspiring to create chaos was released on Thursday, his employer, the specialist publication Africa Intelligence, said.

In crowded Dakar suburb, residents feel abandoned by authorities Many suburbs of the Senegalese capital Dakar suffer from high levels of poverty, crime and unemployment. Keur Massar is one such suburb. This vast, overpopulated area is the poorest zone in the Dakar region. The sense of...

Chad opposition leader killed in army attack on party headquarters, govt says A leading opponent of Chad's ruling junta chief has died in an army assault on his party headquarters ahead of a May election when he was set to be the main rival to his cousin and transitional president Mahamat Idriss...

Deadly clashes in Chad: confusion after army attacks opposition HQ In tonight's edition: Several people were killed in Chad in an attack on the national security agency’s office. The government blames an opposition party. More than 52 million euros in reparations for tens of thousands of victims...

Arsenal seized by Niger junta not 'hidden' by French troops Months after the coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s security forces have seized large quantities of weapons in the capital. They say the military equipment belongs to France, and accuse Paris of trying to destabilise...

Several killed in attack on Chad's intelligence services office in capital, says government An attack on the office of Chad's ANSE internal security agency in the capital N'Djamena has killed several people, the government said Wednesday.