Gabon votes on new constitution hailed by junta as 'turning point'
Africa • Nov 17, 2024, 10:54 AM
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Gabon extended a night curfew Saturday as it held a referendum on a new constitution the ruling junta says will mark a new chapter after 55 years of dynastic rule in the oil-rich African nation. Details by Yinka Oyetade.
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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 for an overwhelming victory after Senegal's legislative elections. Any win for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to strengthen their mandate to implement ambitious reforms and
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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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