Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and joint military force.
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Global News Insight’s Nicolas Haque recounts events leading up to Senegal’s presidential polls and how some hope for a miracle.
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Global News Insight’s Nicolas Haque reflects on demonstrations that rocked Senegal following the arrest of Ousmane Sonko.
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Demonstrators are calling for the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita as mediation stalls.
More than 4,000 athletes from more than 180 nations, aged 14-18, were expected to take part in the Youth Olympics.
Al Hassan charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity and sexual slavery.
With his wealth, Mane is financing the rebuilding of his village mosque and new classrooms for his local high school.
Move draws criticism from citizens of indebted African country who say their waters are already overfished.
