2023-12-21 22:40:16
Published on: 12/21/2023 – 11:40 p.m.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the general elections which began on Wednesday continued on Thursday, in polling stations which had not been able to open the day before due to the logistical chaos observed throughout the vast country with very limited infrastructure.
Also in the news, in Niger, France has decided to close its embassy in Niger. This extremely rare measure comes following Niamey announced on December 12 the departure of all French soldiers deployed in Niger as part of the anti-jihadist fight by December 22, i.e. this Friday.
Finally, in Senegal, Amadou Bâ was officially inaugurated this Thursday, as candidate of the presidential party, the Alliance for the Republic for the presidential election of February 25, 2024. A handover between President Macky Sall and his heir apparent. He will also be the candidate of the Benno Bokk Yaakaar presidential coalition which brings together dozens of political parties and which aims to remain in power.
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