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Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally opened a national dialogue aimed at steering the West African country through political reform and "consolidating democracy."

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Nigerian President Tinubu travels to France as Sahel officials visit Russia

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Niger frees ministers of Bazoum's overthrown government

The ministers were arrested after the military seized power and were being held in various prisons.

Sahel bloc foreign ministers to visit Moscow for talks with their Russian counterpart

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Djibouti appoints new foreign minister after Mahamoud Ali Youssouf's election as head of AU

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Niger frees ministers of Bazoum's overthrown government

The ministers were arrested after the military seized power and were being held in various prisons.

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There are eight candidates in the race, including transition President Oligui Nguema.

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UN fears fresh conflict in South Sudan amid reports of VP Machar arrest

Mozambique leader meets rival Mondlane for talks amid tensions

Gabon: Campaigns begin ahead of April’s presidential election

There are eight candidates in the race, including transition President Oligui Nguema.

South Sudan president ordered VP Machar's house arrest - government

Zimbabwe president appoints new army chief amid ruling party infighting

UN fears fresh conflict in South Sudan amid reports of VP Machar arrest

Mozambique leader meets rival Mondlane for talks amid tensions

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Niger withdraws from Lake Chad Multinational Joint Task Force

Niger has repeatedly accused Nigeria of supporting foreign forces in a bid to destabilise it, which Abuja denies.