This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . The next check for changes will be

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68399888#0

The article has changed 86 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 4 Version 5
Africa Live: Ghana girl married to priest, 63, gets police protection - BBC News Africa Live: Ghana girl married to priest, 63, gets police protection - BBC News
(32 minutes later)
BBC Monitoring Thomas Naadi
The world through its media BBC News, Dakar
A Russian delegation led by the country's deputy navy commander Vladimir Kasatonov has arrived at the Eritrean port city of Massawa for bilateral talks. Several African leaders have arrived in Senegal for the inauguration of President-elect Bassirou
It was welcomed on Monday by senior Eritrean military officials led by army chief Philipos Woldeyohannes and Culture and Sports Commission Commissioner Zemede Tekle. Diomaye Faye.
The visit is part of the events marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, local media report. Mr Faye won last month's delayed elections, securing 54% of the total votes ahead of
During their bilateral meeting, "issues of mutual interest" are set to be discussed, according to the Eritrean state television (ERi-TV). his main challenger, ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba.
The TV said the crew of the Russian warship that docked at Massawa port last Thursday for a five-day call toured historical sites in the city and played a friendly match against the Eritrean navy's football team. On Friday, the country’s constitutional council confirmed him as the winner of the election.
Eritrea has given diplomatic support to Russia in its war in Ukraine, including voting against resolutions condemning the invasion. Security has been beefed up around the presidential palace ahead of the swearing-in.
About
15 heads of state are expected to attend the event on Tuesday, including Nigerian President and chair of the heads of state of the West African regional bloc, Ecowas, Bola Tinubu.
African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki and Ecowas commission President Omar Alieu Touray will also be present, local media report.
The lead-up to the
election was marred by violent protests after President Macky Sall attempted to delay
the vote.
Mr Faye himself was imprisoned and released just a few days before
the election, following an amnesty by the government.
Many in Senegal see him
as a symbol of hope, and expectations are high that he will bring about the
desired change in this country.
Read more:
Senegal vote offers hope to frustrated young Africans
Senegal election result: Bassirou Diomaye Faye to become Africa's youngest elected president
FacebookFacebook
TwitterTwitter
ShareView more share optionsShare this postCopy this linkRead more about these links.ShareView more share optionsShare this postCopy this linkRead more about these links.
Copy this linkCopy this link