Nicolas Négoce

Alain Faso, a pro-junta activist from Burkina Faso, died while in custody in Ivory Coast.

Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.

A victory for the ruling party gives the president a strong mandate to implement promised reforms.

Authorities say the reforms are necessary - but opponents say they will lengthen the president’s rule.

Despite spending months in prison, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is one of the favourites in this month’s election.

Imams and protesters unite in anger at a poll delay rocking Senegal’s democratic credentials.

Senegal's Macky Sall defuses a political timebomb by not seeking a third term

Police surround the home of the opposition leader, who faces a two-year jail term.

The fire is thought to have been caused by a short circuit at the hospital in Tivaouane, officials say.

Astou Sokhna died after reportedly being refused a Caesarean, sparking a national outcry.