Senegal's President Bassirou Djomaye Faye has dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament, paving the way for a snap election just six months after he was voted into power. This comes as unprecedented tensions with the opposition in parliament resulted in a standoff that saw the country's budget not passed, putting a pause on government spending. A snap election is now expected to take place on November 17 this year. But what happens in the meantime, does Senegal's constitution allow for this kind of vacuum? Lulu Gaboo spoke to the Project Leader at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation in South Africa, Nyasha Mpani.

Senegal's President Bassirou Djomaye Faye has dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament, paving the way for a snap election just six months after he was voted into power. This comes as unprecedented tensions with the opposition in parliament resulted in a standoff that saw the country's budget not passed, putting a pause on government spending. A snap election is now expected to take place on November 17 this year. But what happens in the meantime, does Senegal's constitution allow for this kind of vacuum? Lulu Gaboo spoke to the Project Leader at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation in South Africa, Nyasha Mpani.

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Senegal's President Bassirou Djomaye Faye has dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament

Kenyan police have rescued 70 foreign nationals, mostly Ethiopians, who were being held in a house in Nairobi by a suspected human‑trafficking ring. Acting on a tip‑off, officers freed the group, which included 66 Ethiopians and four Eritreans, after discovering them confined in a house in the Ruai area, according to a police statement shared on a US‑based social media platform.


Authorities say investigations are underway to identify the traffickers and determine the intended destination of the victims.


Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa’s Kenya Correspondent, Daniel Ominde.

Kenyan police have rescued 70 foreign nationals, mostly Ethiopians, who were being held in a house in Nairobi by a suspected human‑trafficking ring. Acting on a tip‑off, officers freed the group, which included 66 Ethiopians and four Eritreans, after discovering them confined in a house in the Ruai area, according to a police statement shared on a US‑based social media platform.
 Authorities say investigations are underway to identify the traffickers and determine the intended destination of the victims.
 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa&rsquo;s Kenya Correspondent, Daniel Ominde.

Kenyan police rescue 70 foreign nationals in suspected human‑trafficking operation

Somalia’s Parliament has approved constitutional amendments that could extend President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term by one year and delay planned elections. The country has faced instability since the fall of Mohamed Siad Barre’s government in 1991. While African Union forces have weakened the militant group Al‑Shabaab, it continues to control parts of rural Somalia and carry out attacks.


Opposition lawmakers have criticised the constitutional changes, warning that they could undermine democratic processes.


Lulu Gaboo spoke to Advocate Sipho Mantula from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Somalia&rsquo;s Parliament has approved constitutional amendments that could extend President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud&rsquo;s term by one year and delay planned elections. The country has faced instability since the fall of Mohamed Siad Barre&rsquo;s government in 1991. While African Union forces have weakened the militant group Al‑Shabaab, it continues to control parts of rural Somalia and carry out attacks.
 Opposition lawmakers have criticised the constitutional changes, warning that they could undermine democratic processes.
 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Advocate Sipho Mantula from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Somalia approves constitutional amendments that could extend President Mohamud’s term

As the world prepares to mark International Women's Day on March 8, it once again pauses to recognise the contributions of women driving meaningful change in their communities.

First observed in 1911, International Women’s Day has been commemorated globally for more than 115 years, celebrating the achievements of women across all sectors while highlighting the work that still needs to be done to advance gender equality.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Peggie Mars, founder of Wheel Well, a child road‑safety non‑profit organisation.

As the world prepares to mark International Women's Day on March 8, it once again pauses to recognise the contributions of women driving meaningful change in their communities.
First observed in 1911, International Women&rsquo;s Day has been commemorated globally for more than 115 years, celebrating the achievements of women across all sectors while highlighting the work that still needs to be done to advance gender equality.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Peggie Mars, founder of Wheel Well, a child road‑safety non‑profit organisation.

Senegal's President Bassirou Djomaye Faye has dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament

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