•Senegalese former President Macky Sall emerges as head of a new political opposition coalition ahead of the November 17 parliamentary elections.
•Nigerian police teargas protesters in Abuja as the country marks its 64th Independence Day
•Workers of TECY Project in Liberia stage peaceful protest over 13 months’ unpaid salary arrears
•And, Schools in Mali to remain closed for another month as the flood situation in the country persists
