Senegal PM Sonko seeks to repeal former president's amnesty law
Africa • Dec 27, 2024, 1:33 PM
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Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko plans on submitting legislation to repeal an amnesty granted by former president Macky Sall ahead of the March 2024 elections. Critics have accused the law of shielding those responsible for serious crimes – including homicide – from justice.
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Attack on Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena leaves 19 dead
Africa • 8:17 PM
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At least 19 people were killed when gunmen attacked Chad's presidential complex in the capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, according to the government. Shortly afterward, Infrastructure Minister Aziz Mahamat Saleh said the situation was "under control."
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Editor of Somalia's first all-female media on challenging gender stereotypes
Africa • 12:58 AM
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According to its chief editor Hinda Abdi Mohamoud, Bilan Media gives Somali women "a space to work" and "real editorial power". Somalia's first female-only media outlet covers topics including climate change, people living with albinism and HIV/AIDS, whi
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