Museveni to Seek Re-Election, Vows Economic Progress
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been officially over the week-end named the ruling National Resistance Movement’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election, setting the […]
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Historic Voter Registration Drive Launched in Somalia Ahead of Local Elections
A national voter registration campaign was officially launched in Mogadishu on Sunday, April 13, marking a historic step towards Somalia’s return to direct electoral democracy. […]
Mali’s Political Crackdown Intensifies as Opposition Figures Sent to Prison
In a troubling development for Mali’s fragile democracy, opposition politicians arrested in a recent government crackdown have been transferred to prisons across the country. This […]
63-year-old traditional Ghanaian priest sparks outrage by marrying 12-year-old daughter
A 63-year-old respected traditional priest in Ghana caused public uproar by taking a 12-year-old girl as his wife in a traditional ceremony last Saturday. The […]
The Kenyan government faces criticism over its mission in Haiti
The Kenyan government has volunteered to lead a multinational mission in Haiti, but the decision has raised questions and criticism in the East African country, […]
Tanzania gives green light to construction of controversial oil pipeline
Tanzania on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for the construction of a $3.5 billion oil pipeline as part of a controversial mega-project to transport hydrocarbons from […]
Mauritius: PM to Hand over to Son amid Criticism
The Mauritian Prime Minister is handing power to his son on Monday, prompting accusations of nepotism and calls for a referendum from opponents in in […]
Egypt: 4km long presidential red carpet ires Egyptians
President Sisi attracted unwanted criticism on social media when his motorcade drove on a 4km-long red carpet to inaugurate the opening of a social housing […]