Somaliland: Election Day to test democracy in a tense climate
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 1.2 million voters in Somaliland head to the polls, marking the fourth time that residents of this self-proclaimed Republic directly […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Landmark Electoral Shift Transforms Political Landscape in Indian Ocean Nation
Mauritius has witnessed a historic political transformation as the opposition Alliance of Change secured a commanding victory in parliamentary elections, capturing 60 of 64 available […]
Sudan: UN Security Council delegation visits the country
For the first time since Sudan’s conflict erupted over 18 months ago, a United Nations Security Council expert group arrived in Port Sudan on November […]
Sudan: Embassy in South Africa urges regional countries to further support army against RSF
Since the conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023, it has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced over 11 million people. In a […]
Breakaway Somaliland to hold elections on 13 Nov amid regional tension
Somaliland, a self-proclaimed republic, is holding crucial presidential and parliamentary elections this Wednesday (13 November) that many of its residents hope will help the Somali […]
African elephant population decreases by 77% in 50 years- survey
The number of elephants in African wildlife dropped by 77% from 1964 to 2024, a survey that compiled data from 475 sites in 37 countries […]
Outgoing Mauritian Prime Minister concedes defeat in legislative elections
Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth conceded defeat in the November 11 parliamentary elections, amid concerns over the political and economic future of one of […]
Cape Verde strengthens exports with canned goods to Spain
Cape Verde saw a 16% increase in goods exports and a reduction in imports year-on-year in the third quarter, with a notable rise in canned […]
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga enters race for AU Commission chairmanship
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has formally launched his campaign for the position of African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson. The election to choose a […]
South Africa: Johannesburg to be without electricity if it does not pay its debts
South Africa’s public electricity company, Eskom, has issued a stark warning to Johannesburg, threatening scheduled power cuts if the city fails to settle its debt, […]