Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from contesting the election.

Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.