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Rivals to ruling ANC have pitched the death penalty and mass expulsions to a restless electorate
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
Funding comes as bloc faces political pressure to cut arrival numbers
Release of pupils snatched in Kaduna state is a boost for Bola Tinubu’s government
Previously stable west African democracy was hit by protests ahead of Sunday election
Aid agencies warn of humanitarian catastrophe as resurgent M23 militia fights its way through mineral-rich region
Move by junta raises prospect of increased Russian influence in region
Gang that seized bulk carrier in December forced to surrender after operation in Indian Ocean
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
Ransacking of warehouses and deadly stampede at grain sale spark fears of breakdown in law and order
The government needs to start by improving security and stabilising the economy
Capture of Bangladeshi bulk carrier is first successful hijacking since December
Authorities hold senior company executives for two weeks after crackdown on cryptocurrency websites
Electricity tsar says issue that has plagued the country for more than a decade would be largely over by year end
There are grounds for medium-term optimism after years of negative news
Incident revives memories of the infamous abduction of 276 students from Chibok a decade ago
Department says bill could derail billions of dollars in multilateral financing if signed into law
Rival mediation efforts have failed to bridge gap between the warring generals
Mohamed Bazoum remains under house arrest despite bloc lifting sanctions on Niamey
President aims to set date for election next week after his decision to delay poll sparked constitutional crisis
Move comes ahead of a general election as the ruling ANC seeks to quell unease at its handling of the economy
Stage set for tight vote in which governing African National Congress will be battling to keep its majority
Conflict has been largely ignored due to Ukraine and Gaza wars, Norwegian Refugee Council chief says
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