The African Union is joining the G20, a powerful acknowledgement of a continent of 1 billion people

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The group of the world's 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more important role on the global stage. U.S. President Joe Biden called last year for...

Unmarked Senegal beach graves hold untold number of West African migrants, officials and locals say

SAINT-LOUIS, Senegal (AP) — The small mounds of sand that dot the beach in northern Senegal blend into the terrain. But thick rope juts out from beneath the piles. Pieces of black plastic bags are scattered nearby, and green netting is strewn on top. That's how residents in the...

Senegalese President Macky Sall says he won't seek a third term in 2024 elections after protests

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese President Macky Sall declared Monday evening that he will not run for a third term in next year's elections, ending years of uncertainty over his political future that had helped fuel deadly opposition protests last month. Top opposition leader...

Senegalese President Macky Sall announces he will not seek a third term after deadly protests by opposition

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese President Macky Sall announces he will not seek a third term after deadly protests by opposition.