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A first fatality is reported, amid warnings the West African nation could lose its image as a stable democracy.

Coups and broken promises test the cohesion of West Africa’s regional bloc to breaking point.

Kolo Toure says Ivory Coast will have a massive party if the Elephants beat Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.

French film director Jacques Doillon, swept up in a storm of #MeToo allegations by several actors including Judith Godreche, denounced on Friday the “lies” and… Read More »French film director Jacques Doillon calls storm of #MeToo allegations ‘lies’

The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago.

After promising to not to extend his term of office in 2012 has Senegal’s leader Macky Sall gone back on his word?

Pakistan’s 2024 general elections were dubbed the “most rigged” in the country’s history, with the popular Imran Khan barred from running and the military seen… Read More »The ‘generals’ elections’ that turned against Pakistan’s military

Senegalese security forces on Friday used tear gas to disperse people attempting to gather in the capital after being urged to mobilise against a last-minute… Read More »Senegal protesters clash with security forces over presidential election delay

Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party on Friday selected two low-profile candidates to run for mayor of Istanbul after the wife of the repressed community’s jailed elder statesman… Read More »Turkey’s pro-Kurdish DEM party enters Istanbul mayor’s race

At least 500 women and girls have been murdered in Kenya since 2016, despite the country’s efforts to prevent gender-based violence.