On Monday, Tanzania’s electoral commission announced it had disqualified opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina for the second time. Mpina, who heads the Alliance for Change […]
Category: Politics
From Pastor to President: Chakwera Faces Tough Test as Malawi Heads to the Polls
With Malawians set to vote on Tuesday, President Lazarus Chakwera is seeking a second term, but his campaign comes against the backdrop of deep economic […]
Mr. Kibuuka Muhammud: A Visionary Leader for Uganda’s Future
As Uganda prepares for the upcoming parliamentary elections, one name is generating significant excitement and hope among voters: Mr. Kibuuka Muhammud, the National Unity Platform […]
South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar Slammed with Treason Charges Amid Rising Unrest
South Sudan’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, has been hit with charges of treason and several other serious crimes, according to local justice officials on […]
Emmanuel Macron Picks Sebastien Lecornu as France’s New Prime Minister Amid Political Shake Up
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday selected Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu to take over as the country’s new prime minister, just a day after a […]
French Prime Minister Bayrou Forced Out After Just Nine Months in Power
In a dramatic turn of events, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has been forced to step down, after only nine months in office, following a […]
Guinea-Bissau on Edge as President Embalo Refuses to Step Down
Midnight on Thursday marked the official end of the president’s term. Yet instead of handing over power, Embalo has remained in office, a move the […]
Putin Strengthens Russia-Congo Ties During Beijing WWII Anniversary Events
During the 80th anniversary commemorations of World War II in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo. […]
Burundi Faces Alarming Surge in Rights Abuses, UN Experts Warn
UN appointed experts on Monday raised serious concern over a sharp rise in grave human rights violations in Burundi, pointing to attacks on political opponents. […]
Congo Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-President Joseph Kabila Over War Crimes
Congo’s chief prosecutor has demanded the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila, who is currently being tried in absentia on charges of war crimes. […]