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Statement comes as the Australian miner’s chief executive visits country after political backlash
West African nation goes to polls after constitutional amendment that will allow Faure Gnassingbé to retain power
Another strategic victory for Moscow as African country’s junta joins Sahel neighbours in pivot away from the west
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Newer parties clash with established ones as they vie for a chance to be kingmaker in any coalition government
The courting of Niger’s military junta epitomises the growing security challenge in this part of Africa
Former president and his new MK party could squeeze the governing ANC in May’s poll
Our bilateral relations have always been economically beneficial on both sides
Rivals to ruling ANC have pitched the death penalty and mass expulsions to a restless electorate
Country’s youngest ever leader faces ‘massive expectation’ from voters
Ruling party rival concedes defeat as preliminary results point to big win for Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Funding comes as bloc faces political pressure to cut arrival numbers
Release of pupils snatched in Kaduna state is a boost for Bola Tinubu’s government
Previously stable west African democracy was hit by protests ahead of Sunday election
Aid agencies warn of humanitarian catastrophe as resurgent M23 militia fights its way through mineral-rich region
Move by junta raises prospect of increased Russian influence in region
Gang that seized bulk carrier in December forced to surrender after operation in Indian Ocean
Supporters take to the streets of Dakar as high-profile critic of President Macky Sall is freed
Previous conflicts have played out in remote areas, but this civil war is different
Ransacking of warehouses and deadly stampede at grain sale spark fears of breakdown in law and order
The government needs to start by improving security and stabilising the economy
Capture of Bangladeshi bulk carrier is first successful hijacking since December
Authorities hold senior company executives for two weeks after crackdown on cryptocurrency websites
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