Trump, Musk challenge Ramaphosa, denouncing SA’s land ownership laws as ‘racist’
US president Donald Trump has accused the South African government of “treating certain classes of people very badly,” announcing he was cutting off all future […]
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Namibia: Opposition leader Panduleni Itula says he “will not recognize the result”
Namibian presidential candidate Panduleni Itula, the main challenger to the ruling Swapo party, announced on Saturday, November 30, that he would “not recognize the result” […]
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 […]
Cape Verde: calls for combating disinformation in electoral cycles
Maria do Rosário Gonçalves emphasized the critical need to bolster the “resilience of democracy” by implementing “preventive measures to combat disinformation” during electoral cycles. The […]
Sierra Leone Court Convicts 11 in Alleged Coup Plot, Ringleader Faces 182 Years
A Sierra Leone court has found 11 individuals guilty of treason and other offenses related to an alleged coup attempt last November. The incident involved […]
Zimbabwe’s Opposition Faces Setback as Court Upholds Bail Denial
Zimbabwe’s political landscape has been rocked by controversy as the High Court upheld a lower court’s decision to deny bail to 79 opposition activists, including […]
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 […]
Nigerians Reflect on 25 Years of Democracy Amid Economic Challenges and Lingering Memories of Military Rule
As Nigeria celebrates 25 years of democracy, the nation remains divided on the success of civilian rule. While the country has made progress since the […]
AfDB Chief Urges Revamping African Media to Reshape Continent’s Global Story
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, passionately called for more balanced media coverage of Africa’s development, stating it is critical […]
Chad: Mahmat Deby officially announces his candidacy for the presidency
Chad’s interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby declared his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election amid heightened tensions following the killing of opposition figure Yaya Dillo […]