Wadagni Wins Benin Presidency in Landslide, Provisional Results Show
Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni won the country’s presidential election in a landslide, taking more than 94% of the vote,…
Category: Africa
Cameroon President Paul Biya Appoints Son as Vice President, Grants Him Military Command
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President of the Republic and Head of…
Chaos Erupts at Zimbabwe Hearing on Presidential Term Changes
A public hearing on proposed constitutional changes that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule turned chaotic Tuesday in Harare, highlighting…
South Africa Disinvited From G7 Summit Amid Reported U.S. Pressure
South Africa said Thursday it had been disinvited from the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) leaders’ summit, scheduled for June…
Republic of Congo’s President Reelected to Fifth Term
The Republic of Congo ’s President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has been reelected for a fifth consecutive term, according to provisional…
Burundi Signs Controversial Mining Deals With U.S. Firms, Fueling Africa’s Resource Exploitation
Burundi’s latest agreements with U.S.-based mining companies KoBold Metals and Lifezone Metals highlight a familiar pattern in Africa: the extraction…
Ghana, European Union To Sign First Defence and Security Partnership
Ghana and the European Union will sign a defence and security partnership agreement on March 24 aimed at strengthening cooperation…
AFRICOM Outlines Africa Strategy, But Questions Linger Over U.S. Interests
The commander of United States Africa Command AFRICOM has presented a new vision for deeper cooperation with African militaries, linking…
Uganda Partially Restores Internet After Museveni Wins Seventh Term
Ugandan authorities late on Saturday partially restored internet access after President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of last week’s…
Uganda Imposes a Nationwide Internet Shutdown ahead of Presidential Elections
The Ugandan government has ordered a nationwide shutdown of public internet access and selected mobile services ahead of the general elections scheduled…
Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse
AP – Somalia’s government on Thursday denied an allegation by the U.S. government that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging…
Central African Republic Votes as Touadéra Seeks Controversial Third Term
Voters in the Central African Republic headed to the polls on Sunday as President Faustin Archange Touadéra seeks a third…
Tanzania President Justifies Police Use of Deadly Force After Election Protests
The president of Tanzania has defended police killings that occurred during recent protests following the country’s disputed 2025 election. President…
Guinea-Bissau’s Military Seizes Power, Installs General as Transitional Leader
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau seized control of the government on Wednesday, deposing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and suspending the electoral process,…
Tanzania Charges Dozens with Treason Over Election Protests
Authorities in Tanzania have charged dozens of people with treason following violent protests that erupted after the country’s general election…
Tanzania Warns Citizens Against Sharing Protest Images
The Tanzanian government has warned citizens not to post or share photos and videos that could “cause panic” as the…
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina Reportedly Flees The Country
After weeks of anti-government protests, President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly left the country, shortly before he was due to address…
South African Court Rejects Lungu Family’s Bid to Appeal Burial Ruling
A court in South Africa has rejected an attempt by the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to appeal…
Vote Counting Underway in Malawi Presidential Election
Counting of votes has begun following the closure of polling stations at 14:00 GMT in Malawi’s presidential election. Incumbent President…
Togo Suspends RFI and France 24 Amid Rising Tensions with French Media
Togo has suspended two major French-linked media outlets, Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24, for three months, citing concerns…