Articles by Eromo Egbejule in Abidjan

How al-Qaida-linked jihadist group JNIM is bringing Mali to its knees

Political instability and fuel shortages caused by rebel group is driving Mali to brink of becoming Islamist republic

Low turnout said to have made for most peaceful election in years, as 83-year-old accused of clampdown on dissent wins 89.77% of vote

Paul Biya, 92, said to have won 53.66% of vote after volatile two weeks since election when opponent claimed victory

Winning an eighth term could keep Paul Biya in office until he is nearly 100

Incumbent leader, 83, is accused of cracking down on political dissent and overseeing unequal economic growth

In Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Togo, where therapy services are almost absent, some stylists are being trained to listen, comfort and guide