Senegal was counting votes on Sunday from a a legislative election that saw President Macky Sall’s ruling party face an opposition energised by food price hikes and fears Sall could run for a controversial third term in 2024. Around seven million voters were eligible, but turnout appeared to be low[Read More…]
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French President Wraps Up Africa Tour In G/Bissau
French President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up a three-country Africa tour in Guinea-Bissau Thursday that saw him pledge funding for education and economic development as well as military support to fight extremism in West and Central Africa. On Thursday he met with Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo who became the chair[Read More…]
Gambia’s President Trumpets African Unity At Liberia’s Independence Anniversary
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has used his address at Liberia’s 175th Independence Anniversary to trumpet unity and integration the West African region. Addressing thousands of Liberians at the ceremony in Monrovia on Tuesday where he was the special guest of honour, Mr Barrow said unity and integration are[Read More…]
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