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Mozambique President Elect Daniel Chapo. (Alfredo Zuniga/AFP via Getty Images)
AFRICA

Mozambique election: Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo declared election winner amid tension

The party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975 remains popular

  • Luis Nhachote, The Continent
2 min read
President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani (Photo by Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
CONSTITUTIONAL COUNCIL

Mauritania, stable outlier in turbulent region, re-elects president

Former army chief and incumbent president Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani won just over 56% of the vote

  • Adrien Marotte
  • Hademine Ould Sadi
3 min read
Backer: Supporters of Macky Sall stage a demonstration in Dakar in support of the president against the harsh criticisms by civil society groups and opposition parties. Photo: Cem Ozdel/Getty Images
AAR SUNU ELECTION

Senegal president pursues talks for new election date

Senegal’s Macky Sall has said what happens between his leaving office and the presidential election will also be discussed

  • Agence France Presse
3 min read