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He cited the regional bloc Ecowas's free movement protocol that allows citizens of member states to enter and reside in other West African countries without a visa for up to 90 days.

The centre-right bloc has its own disagreements, so this election may end up with no clear majority when votes are counted on Monday evening.

“China doesn’t gain anything by forming a bloc with North Korea,” Park, the professor, said.

These three-way conversations, he notes, reflect wider realignments in response to US policy and allow Delhi and Beijing to signal to Washington that alternative blocs are possible.

The overnight attacks hit the bloc's offices in Kyiv, causing damage to the building but no injuries to staff.