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Senegal's next President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye

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Senegal has a new president-elect, 44 year old Bassirou Diomaye Faye. He is currently Africa's youngest democratically elected leader. Who is he and what are his plans for Senegal?Paying a ransom in Nigeria is illegal but out of sheer desperation, many family members still give money to hostage takers. A ransom negotiator tells us how it's done.And why some African countries, like Sudan and Kenya are experiencing a heatwave.
26 Mar 10AM English United Kingdom News

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