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Students divided over Senegal vote

Young voters share concerns for future, with some calling on president to go, while others say Wade is misunderstood.

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Thies: The sleepy town that may sway Senegal

With Dakar lying on the peninsular, the country’s second city is the prized political gateway to the capital.

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In pictures: Senegal prepares for polling day

Photos capture the mood of capital city Dakar just days before the presidential election.

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Fears rise of food shortages in West Africa

UN bodies say 11 million people in five countries will face a food crisis if early warning systems are ignored.

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Walikale: The curse of El Dorado

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Walikale is one of those towns you won’t spot from the window of a plane. Squeezed between rolling carpets of treetops, you might just detect a brown blot on a green canvas if you strain…

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How Goma saw the election

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I spoke to DR Congo citizens about how election proceedings in their city differed from the rest of the country.

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Thousands in DRC expected to return to polls

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Voting in African nation opens for those who were unable to cast ballots due to long queues and a late start on Monday.

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