Senegal’s President-Elect Vows to Combat Corruption Following Remarkable Win at 44
Senegal awakened to a new chapter with the election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who captured the hearts of […]
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New Togo Constitution Renders President a Figurehead
Togo’s legislative body has ratified a revised constitution, signaling a transition from a presidential to a parliamentary governance structure. This significant alteration redistributes executive authority, […]
Financial Constraints Force Southern African Troops to Withdraw from Mozambique
Southern African Regional Troops Withdraw from Mozambique Due to Financial Constraints The regional bloc of southern Africa, tasked with combating an Islamist insurgency in Mozambique, […]
Early Lead: Faye Emerges as Front-Runner in Senegal Presidential Polls
Early results from Senegal’s presidential election show opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye leading, prompting his supporters to rally in the streets. However, his main rival […]
Chad’s Key Opposition Figures Barred Amid Election Clearances for Leaders
Chad’s authorities have approved 10 candidates for the upcoming presidential election but have disqualified two prominent critics of the military government from running. The Constitutional […]
Uganda’s President Raises Succession Concerns with Son’s Appointment as Top Army Commander
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni made headlines on Thursday by appointing his son as the top commander of the military, sparking controversy in a nation where […]
Can Africa take advantage of the critical-minerals boom? — Atlantic Council
If Africa, which is home to 30% of the world’s known critical minerals, is to truly benefit from the current critical-minerals boom and buzz, then […]
Kenya: President Ruto Enacts Legislation for Affordable Housing
Kenya’s President William Ruto has endorsed a contentious bill into law, allowing the government to persist in collecting a 1.5% housing levy from employees’ monthly […]
EU offers Egypt €7.4 billion package to curb migration
The EU has offered cash-strapped Egypt 7.4 billion euros in a deal to curb illegal migration from the country and the region. The package came […]
“Russia’s African Experiment”: Putin’s Success in Burkina Faso Post-French Departure
In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital, a poster offering free Russian language courses is attached to the iconic globe structure at a major road junction known […]