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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a health emergency 'of international concern'

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

‘I lost both legs’: Palestinians scale separation wall for chance to work

Desperate to earn a living, some in occupied West Bank are risking their lives to enter Israel amid tighter security.

Al Jazeera

Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without military leaders.

Al Jazeera

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Senegal ruling party claims 'large victory' in elections

Senegal's ruling party claims to have won a comfortable victory in Sunday's legislative elections, paving the way for it to deliver an ambitious reform agenda eight months after sweeping to power.

Radio France Internationale

From prisoner to president in 20 days, Senegal’s Diomaye Faye takes office

As the 44-year-old is sworn in after a crucial election, we chart the road to victory for Africa’s youngest leader.

Al Jazeera

Senegal’s 2024 election: Why does it matter?

After election delay and weeks of protests, 19 candidates are competing on Sunday to succeed President Macky Sall.

Al Jazeera

Tax inspectors to poultry boss: Senegal’s presidential candidates

After weeks of turmoil and deadly protests, outgoing President Macky Sall sets elections for March 24.

Al Jazeera

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Hundreds protest in Senegal to demand elections before president's term ends

Several hundred people rallied in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday calling for the country's postponed presidential elections to be held before April 2, the date when incumbent Macky Sall's term is set to end.

Radio France Internationale

At least 13 wounded as DRC police break up banned election protest

At least 13 people were injured in Kinshasa on Wednesday after riot police fired tear gas in clashes with demonstrators protesting against last week's presidential elections in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Radio France Internationale

The week around the world in 20 pictures

Riots in France, the Wagner mutiny in Russia, the missile attack in Kramatorsk, Eid Al-Adha in Indonesia and Elton John at Glastonbury: the most striking images this week

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Woman killed at opposition party HQ during Sierra Leone elections

The nurse was shot at the APC building in Freetown, as government forces fired bullets and teargas to trap opposition party members – including the presidential candidate – inside

The Guardian - UK

UN, AU call for calm as death toll in Senegal violence rises

At least 15 people have been killed in Senegal following an outbreak of violence after sentencing of opposition leader.

Al Jazeera

Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko’s rape trial adjourned

Ousmane Sonko, who denies charges, does not turn up for court appearance in Dakar.

Al Jazeera

Come along as we connect the dots between climate, migration and the far-right

Today, we are launching a project to look at how the ripples of climate change are radiating outward. Beginning in Senegal, we will connect the dots between climate, migration and political extremism.

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