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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.

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.