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Why are changes to Somalia's constitution causing concern?
Somalia's parliament approves several constitutional changes

Why has Togo changed its constitution?
Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition

The Gambia: Personal testimonies on female genital mutilation
Gambian parliament is considering a bill to reverse a ban on female genital mutilation

What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?
Why have Nigerian authorities clamped down on cryptocurrency firms?

Senegal's next President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Senegal has decided on its next President. Who is Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

Why has Uganda's President promoted his son to head the military?
Uganda's President promotes his son to head the military

Why has former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo agreed to run in next year's election?
Former Ivorian president Gbagbo poised to run as flagbearer in next year's election.

Women in Sudan: Targets of ongoing sexual violence
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ uncovers harrowing stories of sexual violence against women in Sudan's conflict.

Senegal: President Macky Sall refuses to apologise
Senegal's President Macky Sall won’t apologise for political uncertainty ahead of polls.

Kidnapped in Nigeria: A personal testimony
Another 100 people kidnapped in Nigeria. We hear from a young woman who was abducted.