Senegal’s President Macky Sall is counting on the success of his economic record to propel him to win a second term in Sunday’s elections.
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24 Arrested, Seizes Weapons After Senegal Pre-Election Violence
Police in eastern Senegal have made two dozen arrests and seized knives after clashes in the run-up to presidential elections left at least two dead.
6 Arrests in Killing of Ghana Journalist Who Exposed FIFA Official
6 arrested and released on bail in killing of Ghanaian undercover journalist who exposed a high-ranking official at FIFA as corrupt, police said on Friday.
Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo Freed Under Conditions in Belgium
Ivory Coasts Gbagbo free under conditions in Belgium by International Criminal Court in The Hague on charges of crimes against humanity, court said Tuesday.
Belgium Agrees to Take in Former Ivory Coast President Gbagbo
Belgium has agreed to take in former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo after his shock acquittal at the International Criminal Court.
Acquitted at ICC, Will Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo Return Home?
The acquittal at the ICC of Ivory Coast’s former President Laurent Gbagbo on crimes against humanity is making waves in the West African nation.
Top Ghana Investigative Journalist Ahmed Hussein Suale Killed
Top Ghana investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale killed. The act is signalling a dangerous twist to the fight against corruption in Ghana.
Lawyers Again Urge ICC to Release Ex-Ivory Coast President
Defense lawyers again urge for the immediate release of ex Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo and ex-government minister from detention at the ICC.
Journalist Who Exposed Ghana Soccer Corruption Shot Dead
An investigative journalist in Ghana who helped expose a high-ranking official at world soccer body FIFA as corrupt was shot dead by gunmen on a motorbike.
Shockwaves in Ivory Coast After Gbagbo’s Acquittal by ICC
The International Criminal Court in a stunning decision on Tuesday acquitted former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo of war crimes charges.