The West African regional bloc is lifting most sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months.
Celebrities including Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson and Oprah Winfrey have criticised the use of AI deepfake online adverts that gave the false impression they had endorsed a US influencer’s controversial self-help course.
Senegal President Macky Sall has said he will stand down on April 2 when his term is due to end, but it is still unclear when elections will be held to elect his successor.
South Africa will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, coinciding with the celebration of its 30 years of freedom and democracy, the presidency has said.