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Guinea has announced three days of national mourning starting Tuesday. On Monday, many in the country felt shock, confusion, sadness and anger after the deaths the evening before of at least 56 people in a stampede at a football match. The crush happened

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Guinea: más de 50 muertos deja estampida en un partido de fútbol

Africa • 5:53 PM

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Un enfrentamiento deportivo en la ciudad de Nzérékoré, en el sureste de Guinea-Conakri, se tornó en tragedia cuando una estampida dejó al menos 56 fallecidos y decenas de heridos. El hecho ocurrió durante la final de un torneo de fútbol en el Estadio 3 d

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Scores killed in clashes between rival fans at football match in Guinea

Africa • 4:15 AM

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A controversial refereeing decision during a local football tournament in southeast Guinea sparked violence and a stampede, killing 56 people according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday.

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Senegal: History lessons on the Thiaroye massacre to be added to the school curriculum

Africa • 4:50 PM

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Senegal commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. At the ceremony held at the military cemetery in Thiaroye on Sunday (December 1), President Diomaye Faye announced the construction of a memorial. History lessons on the massacre will al

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Senegal ceremony marks 80 years since French colonial massacre at Thiaroye

Africa • 2:54 PM

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Senegal on Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two, and were gunned down by French troops in 1944 for demanding fair treatment and payment on their return..

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Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre

Africa • 10:44 AM

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On December 1, Senegal marks the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (November 28) for the first time recognized the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre in a letter

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Thiaroye massacre: Honouring Senegal's slain soldiers, 80 years on

Africa • 9:00 AM

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On December 1, Senegal marks the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. On that day in 1944, at least 35 Tirailleurs – members of a colonial infantry unit from Senegal who served in the French army – were gunned down by French forces for demanding th

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France's Sahel strategy redefined as Chad ends military cooperation

Africa • 2:31 PM

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Chad's decision to end military cooperation with former colonial power France is the latest downgrade of waning French influence in the Sahel region. Chad has been a key link in France's military presence in Africa and its last foothold in the Sahel afte

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Nigerian trade minister on infrastructure and finance deals with France

Africa • 9:34 PM

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In tonight's edition, in town on a rare state visit to France, we speak to Nigeria's Minister of Trade and Investment about her administration's plans to woo more private funding. Also, after the distancing of Chad and Senegal, it now looks like France w

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Chad termina cooperación militar con Francia; Senegal pide el retiro de las tropas de París

Africa • 5:27 PM

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El ministro de Exteriores francés, Jean-Nöel Barrot, recibió la noticia en su visita al país de parte de su homólogo, Abderaman Koulamallah, quien le comunicó el fin del acuerdo de cooperación en materia de seguridad y defensa con Chad. Entretanto, el pr

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French troops in Sahel: A look back at Operation Barkhane

Africa • 3:39 PM

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The government of Chad on Thursday abruptly ended its defence cooperation pact with France, a surprise move that caught French officials on the hop while Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in a similar vein, called on France to close its army ba

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Namibia extends voting due to logistical problems, opposition alleges fraud

Africa • 3:33 PM

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Namibians returned to the polls Friday, two days after the first ballots were cast in the general elections following widespread frustration with technical and logistical problems. Voting was extended into the weekend, a move challenged by the main oppos

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Chad's decision to end defence agreement with France a 'surprise' and 'humiliation'

Africa • 2:03 PM

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Chad's government on Thursday announced that it is ending a defence cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the nation's sovereignty. As one of the last countries in the region in which France maintained a large military

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Senegal president says France should close army bases in country

Africa • 1:56 PM

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Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye told AFP Thursday that France should close its military bases in the West African state as it prepared to mark the 80th anniversary of a notorious colonial slaughter. Faye said that France's President Emmanuel Ma

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Senegal’s leader says France should close all army bases in country

Africa • 7:31 AM

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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday said that France should close all its army bases in the country, noting that it was “incompatible” with Senegal’s national sovereignty. Faye swept to power in the March elections.

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Macron acknowledges 1944 ‘massacre’ of West African troops by French army

Africa • 7:07 AM

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday acknowledged that the 1944 killing of West African soldiers in a Senegalese fishing village by French forces was a massacre for the first time. The soldiers had fought alongside the French during World War II,

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Chad ends military cooperation with France

Africa • 6:46 AM

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Chad’s foreign minister on Thursday said his country was putting an end to its military cooperation with former colonial power France, saying “Chad has grown up, matured and is a sovereign state that is very jealous of its sovereignty”. Chad was France’s

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Nigerian president woos French investment on state visit

Africa • 9:33 PM

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In tonight's edition: For the first time in more than two decades, a Nigerian leader sets out on a state visit to France. Also, at least 15 people are killed and dozens of others are missing in devastating landslides in eastern Uganda. And faced with the

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Macron welcomes Nigerian president as he seeks to boost Africa ties

Africa • 11:03 AM

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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed President Bola Tinubu to the Élysée palace on Thursday, the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades. Paris is seeking to expand its influence on the continent to include English-speaking n

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Namibia votes for new president and parliament as ruling party faces toughest race yet

Africa • 9:31 PM

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Thousands of Namibians queued late into Wednesday evening to have their say in general elections. Logistical issues held up the scheduled closure of pivotal presidential and legislative polls. The vote was held as the ruling SWAPO party faced its stronge

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África frente a sus aspiraciones frustradas en la COP29

Africa • 4:45 PM

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La COP29 concluyó con la promesa de 300.000 millones de dólares anuales hasta 2035, un compromiso que dejó a los negociadores africanos profundamente insatisfechos. Su demanda inicial era de 1.3 billones de dólares, lo que evidencia una brecha abismal. E

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World Food Programme scales up operations to deliver aid in famine-hit Sudan

Africa • 9:39 AM

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Displaced people living in Sudan's North Darfur state cheer at the arrival of the first convoy of food and supplies in months, but the glimmer of hope is still vastly short of what's needed. Also, Namibia heads into general elections, with the ruling par

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Algeria holds French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal on national security charges

Africa • 5:13 PM

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Algerian authorities have detained the prize-winning French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal on national security charges, his French lawyer said on Tuesday, days after French authorities expressed concern over the writer's fate.

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Congo, Rwanda sign key agreement to advance peace process in eastern DRC

Africa • 12:48 AM

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The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, with Angola's mediation, signed a key peace document on Monday to address the conflict in eastern DRC. Despite ceasefire violations by the M23 militia, which has displaced thousands since 2021, diplomatic dial

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Tras dos años del fin de la guerra en Etiopía, fuerzas eritreas aún ocupan zonas fronterizas

Africa • 10:11 PM

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Dos años después del fin a la guerra de Tigray en Etiopía, ¿cuál es la situación? El conflicto se saldó con casi 600.000 muertos y con combates en los que los soldados eritreos lucharon junto al Ejército federal etíope contra el Frente Popular de Liberac

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Thousands take to streets of Angolan capital Luanda in anti-government protest

Africa • 9:28 PM

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Thousands of people have marched against the government in Angola, protesting against the high cost of food, poverty and other issues. It’s the first large demonstration since the contested general election in 2022.

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Masacres, torturas y secuestros: la brutal ola de venganza de los paramilitares en Sudán

Africa • 9:10 PM

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El 25 de octubre, las Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido (FAR) atacaron la aldea de al-Sariha, en el centro de Sudán. Filmada por residentes locales y por los propios paramilitares, la ofensiva dejó 124 muertos, 200 heridos y 150 rehenes. La investigación de Los Ob

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'We need to reframe the language' on FGM as sexual assault, survivor Leyla Hussein says

Africa • 11:52 AM

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A woman who was subjected as a child to Female Genital Mutilation has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the violence and torture she was forced to undergo. Leyla Hussein is a psychotherapist who now specialises in supporting survivors of sexual abuse. She grew u

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COP29 drags on as developing nations reject $250 billion offer

Africa • 10:25 PM

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In tonight's edition: A draft deal on climate finance has been rejected by African nations at the COP29 summit. Also, the Algerian Press Agency confirms that Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal has been arrested by Algerian authorities. Plus, support

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Concern in France over fate of prize-winning French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal

Africa • 2:30 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron is "very concerned by the disappearance" of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, his office said. Known for his strong stance against both authoritarianism and Islamism, the 75-year-old writer was arrested on Saturday a

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Senegal ruling party wins by a landslide in parliamentary elections

Africa • 11:29 AM

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Senegal's ruling party won over three-quarters of parliamentary seats in weekend elections, according to national provisional results announced Thursday, potentially handing them the means to deliver their ambitious reform agenda. Story by Thibault Franc

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Heroin destroying lives in Kenya: trafficking to Europe fuels rising local addiction

Africa • 10:40 AM

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Kenya has long been a transit country for heroin smuggled from Afghanistan to South Africa and back up towards Europe. In recent years, the drug has spilled over into some communities, fueling addiction. Story by Laurent Berstecher.

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SADC extend troops deployment in Congo and push for peace in Mozambique

Africa • 10:36 AM

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Southern African leaders resolved Wednesday to extend for another year the presence of regional troops deployed to fight rebels in conflict-torn eastern Congo, and also pledged to work toward peace in Mozambique, where disputed elections stoked unrest. D

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Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after the US indicts the Indian tycoon

Africa • 10:29 AM

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Kenya’s president said Thursday that he has cancelled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Indian tycoon Gautam Adani after U.S. indicts one of Asia's richest men for bribery and fraud. Story by Laurent Berstecher.

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Mali junta appoints Abdoulaye Maïga to replace previous PM

Africa • 10:25 AM

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Mali's military junta has appointed General Abdoulaye Maïga as Prime Minister to replace Choguel Kokalla Maïga, who was sacked after criticizing the vagueness of the military's departure date. General Maïga was until then government spokesman. Story by C

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Mali's junta appoints general to replace sacked civilian PM

Africa • 10:16 PM

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In tonight's edition: Mali's ruling junta appoints Abdoulaye Maiga as the country's new prime minister. Also, Kenyan President William Ruto cancels controversial deals with India's Adani Group. Plus, Southern African leaders resolve to keep troops in con

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Mali's junta names Abdoulaye Maiga new prime minister, state TV reports

Africa • 12:08 AM

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Mali's ruling junta on Thursday appointed spokesperson Abdoulaye Maiga as prime minister after firing Choguel Maiga, state television ORTM said on Thursday.

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DR Congo opposition wants to block Tshisekedi's plan to change constitution

Africa • 9:25 PM

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In DR Congo, parties from the political opposition have announced that they consider President Felix Tshisekedi’s plan to change the constitution as tantamount to a coup d’etat, and vowed to fight the move.

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Mali junta sacks Prime Minister Maiga and his government

Africa • 7:48 PM

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Mali's military junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita fired Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and his government on Wednesday. A few days previously, Maiga, who was appointed by the military in 2021, had publicly condemned the lack of clarity regarding th

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ICC sentences Timbuktu’s Islamist former police chief to 10 years for war crimes

Africa • 3:17 PM

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The International Criminal Court sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in the historic desert city of Timbuktu in the West

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Senegal: el oficialismo consolida su poder en las elecciones legislativas

Africa • 2:05 AM

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El partido de Gobierno Pastef se perfila como claro vencedor en las elecciones legislativas del 17 de noviembre en Senegal. De esta forma, el oficialismo consolida su respaldo popular tras ocho meses de la elección de Bassirou Diomaye Faye como president

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All 24 qualified teams confirmed for Africa Cup of Nations 2025

Africa • 9:40 PM

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The tickets for next year's Africa Cup of Nations have been booked. Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania will be flying to Morocco when the competition begins at the end of next year. Meanwhile, the standoff continues between hundreds of illegal miners and

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Gabon says yes to new constitution, one tailored to the current leader Brice Oligui Nguema?

Africa • 11:22 AM

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Gabon's military rulers said Sunday a new constitution drawn up by the regime's General Brice Oligui Nguema had been overwhelmingly approved in this weekend's referendum, according to provisional results it published. For more information, FRANCE 24's Je

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Gabon early results show voters back new constitution

Africa • 11:17 AM

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Gabon's military rulers announced their new constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, according to provisional results it published Sunday, marking a new chapter for the oil-rich African nation. Details by Laurent Berstecher.

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Senegal's Faye and Pastef party wins mandate for reform in legislative election

Africa • 11:15 AM

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Senegal's governing party is poised to win a parliamentary majority as main opposition leaders conceded defeat Monday in an election determining whether newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can carry out ambitious reforms he promised during his

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Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in the war between Sudan's rival forces

Africa • 10:58 AM

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Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Monday calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war between Sudan's military and paramilitary forces and delivery of humanitarian aid to millions in desperate need.

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President Faye wins mandate for reform in Senegal

Africa • 11:05 PM

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The governing Pastef party is projected to secure a landslide victory in Senegal’s legislative elections. A win for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko would bolster their mandate to implement ambitious reforms and tackle the

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Senegal ruling party on track to win majority in legislative elections

Africa • 2:23 PM

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Senegal's ruling party is heading for an overwhelming victory in weekend legislative polls, according to media projections Monday, paving the way for it to deliver the promise of ambitious reform that swept it to power eight months ago. Story by Camille

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Senegal’s ruling party poised to win majority, main opposition leaders concede defeat

Africa • 2:04 AM

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Senegal’s ruling party, Pastef, was on Monday on course to win a parliamentary majority in the legislative elections that were held over the weekend. The country’s main opposition leaders, including former president Macky Sall, have conceded defeat and c

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Gabon backs new constitution a year after military seized power

Africa • 1:07 AM

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Gabonese voters approved a new constitution with 91% backing in Saturday's referendum, Interior Minister Hermann Immongault announced, more than one year after soldiers overthrew the country's longtime president. Final results await confirmation by the C

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Senegal's president creates "tradi-modern" fashion waves across the country

Africa • 5:35 PM

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In Senegal, politicians' sartorial choices are spreading to the streets of Dakar and beyond. A trend that has been going viral in recent weeks and made news headlines, it's a trend called “tradi-modern,” worn by the President and Prime Minister, that mor

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Senegal: president aims for resounding majority in snap parliamentary elections

Africa • 5:26 PM

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Polls opened in Senegal on Sunday for a parliamentary election that is set to determine whether the country’s newly elected president can carry out ambitious reforms. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Caitlin Kelly.

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Senegal votes in parliamentary poll as Faye eyes majority to enact reforms

Africa • 1:42 PM

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Months after Bassirou Diomaye Faye won Senegal's March 2024 presidential election, voters in the West African nation cast their ballots Sunday in parliamentary elections that could decide if the new president has a legislative majority to push through am

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