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Charges brought against Senegalese opposition candidate

Ousmane Sonkor says charges of rape are politically motivated.

In Senegal: the mayor of Ziguinchor is on trial for rape. Ousmane Sonkor says the charges were brought to stop him running for president next year.

Also, Nigerian presidential contender Rabiu Kwakwanso explains why voters should choose him in elections next month.

And Sierra Leone introduces a new law mandating quotas to allow women into public office and private positions.

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