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Country’s youngest ever leader faces ‘massive expectation’ from voters
Ruling party rival concedes defeat as preliminary results point to big win for Bassirou Diomaye Faye
The global conscience moves in mysterious ways
Previously stable west African democracy was hit by protests ahead of Sunday election
European leaders are desperate to curb irregular arrivals but risk replicating their pre-Arab Spring policies
Supporters take to the streets of Dakar as high-profile critic of President Macky Sall is freed
Previous conflicts have played out in remote areas, but this civil war is different
Rival mediation efforts have failed to bridge gap between the warring generals
Mohamed Bazoum remains under house arrest despite bloc lifting sanctions on Niamey
Sudan’s conflict is a threat to regional stability — and millions of lives
President aims to set date for election next week after his decision to delay poll sparked constitutional crisis
Conflict has been largely ignored due to Ukraine and Gaza wars, Norwegian Refugee Council chief says
Constitutional Council says Macky Sall does not have authority to cancel vote that must be held as soon as possible
One of Africa’s most stable democracies reels after postponement of vote to replace President Macky Sall
No shots were fired but the west African country missing its election has repercussions beyond its borders
Macky Sall’s move to postpone sparks protests in capital and opposition warnings of ‘constitutional coup’
Opposition groups denounce ‘constitutional coup’ that jeopardises democracy in stable west African country
Fish sold by major retailers in Europe is harming food security in west Africa
West African states accuse Ecowas of being a threat to its members and under the influence of foreign powers
Leaked UN report outlined ‘credible’ evidence that the Gulf state was delivered arms and fuelling the conflict
Faked Joe Biden robocall underlines prevalence of cheap AI tools being used to create clips aimed at swaying voters
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Poll promoted as ushering in democratic era decried as ‘farce’ to maintain Déby family’s rule
Reports of drone strikes add to fears that Israel-Hamas war could spread across Middle East
UN says situation in African country is ‘catastrophic’, with 25mn people in need of humanitarian assistance
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