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 […]
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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 […]
Morocco Elected President of UN Human Rights Council for 2024, Beating Algeria Hostile Campaign
Morocco has been elected President of the UN Human Rights Council for 2024, during a vote held on Wednesday in Geneva. The election of the […]
U.S. Ambassador-designate to Liberia pledges to fight corruption and promote economic growth
The newly nominated U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, has said that the George Weah government has recognition for corruption and lawlessness and that he […]
LaZwide, campaigning in the absolute monarchy of Eswatini for this Friday elections
The king has little patience for dissent, but Nomalungelo Simelane, also known as LaZwide, is not afraid of a challenge. An opponent and candidate for […]
Chissano calls coups in Africa a setback for peace and democracy
The former Mozambican Head of State, Joaquim Chissano, on Tuesday September 5 described coups d’état in Africa as a “step backwards for peace and democratization” […]