The race is wide open in the presidential election in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and a struggling economic powerhouse. Youth looking to evict the old guard are cheering on Peter Obi, a surprise third-party candidate.
Mali said it and Russia will seek to strengthen security and defense ties, in a country where Russia already provides helicopters and mercenaries.
Phone and electric car batteries are made with cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt Red author Siddharth Kara describes the conditions for workers as a “horror show.” (Image credit: Junior Kannah /AFP via Getty Images)
Researchers have identified a large network pushing pro-Russian themes and messages to French-speaking audiences around Africa, amid long-running efforts by Russia to gain influence in the region. (Image credit: Olympia de Maismont/AFP via Getty Images)
The West African country had demanded that French troops leave. France confirmed they would be out in a month.
The former colonial power has been asked to withdraw its troops from the West African country.
Burkina Faso gov’t spokesman says the country wants to defend itself and France has one month to pull out troops.
Tunisian protesters accuse President Kais Saied of orchestrating a power grab and harming the economy.
The virus spread to nine districts nationwide, infecting hundreds and killing dozens. Seven health workers were among those who died.
Senegal is widely seen as a peaceful and stable democracy in West Africa, but the arrest of a prominent journalist has sparked unrest and fears that government critics are being targeted.