DR Congo: Tshisekedi pledges to free political prisoners
Craig TaylorNewly elected President Felix Tshisekedi says he wants political prisoners freed within 10 days. BBC News – Africa
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Senegal election: President Macky Sall ‘heading for victory’
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Nigeria election 2019: Atiku Abubakar challenges Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari seeks a second term against ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar. BBC News – Africa