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Senegal's new leader pushes for reset of ties with EU
Africa

Senegal's new leader pushes for reset of ties with EU

European Council President Charles Michel said the parties should "not dread" broaching difficult subjects.
Senegal's new president orders 'action plan' to reset economy
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Senegal's new president orders 'action plan' to reset economy

The West African country is battling rising debt and inflation with unemployment rate is around 20%.
Senegal's Faye announces electoral system reform plans
Africa

Senegal's Faye announces electoral system reform plans

The 44-year-old was sworn in on Tuesday, 10 days after he was released from prison and winning the presidential election.
Senegal's president appoints ally Sonko as prime minister
Africa

Senegal's president appoints ally Sonko as prime minister

Ousmane Sonko said he would present President Faye with a full list of proposed ministerial appointments for his approval.
Senegal's Faye sworn in as new president
Africa

Senegal's Faye sworn in as new president

The 44 year-old was sworn in before hundreds of officials and several African heads of state near the capital Dakar.
Faye: Senegal swears in Africa's youngest elected president
Africa

Faye: Senegal swears in Africa's youngest elected president

The former tax inspector will become the West African state's fifth president since independence from France in 1960.
Challenges that await Faye as Senegal's president
Africa

Challenges that await Faye as Senegal's president

Several challenges, including youth unemployment and reconciling the nation, are awaiting Senegal's next president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Senegal's Sall meets President-elect Faye, Sonko
Africa

Senegal's Sall meets President-elect Faye, Sonko

Senegal's outgoing President Macky Sall met President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on Thursday.
Senegalese await presidential election results
Africa

Senegalese await presidential election results

The voting on Sunday took place in a calm and orderly manner, according to observers. Vote counting is underway.
Senegal holds presidential election after one-month delay
Africa

Senegal holds presidential election after one-month delay

Senegal has traditionally been considered a beacon of democracy and stability in West Africa, but this year's elections are overshadowed by tension.
Senegal Election 2024: Timeline of tense presidential race
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Senegal Election 2024: Timeline of tense presidential race

Voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president in what is billed as the most wide-open election in the country’s history.
Senegal Elections 2024: Faye and his change mantra
Africa

Senegal Elections 2024: Faye and his change mantra

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is enjoying the backing of key opposition figure Ousmane Sonko after the latter was barred from running.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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