Kirsty Coventry Makes History as IOC’s First Female and African President
Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has officially assumed office on Monday, June 23 as the first female and African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), […]
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President Tinubu Endorsed by Nigeria’s Ruling Party for Re-election in 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC), which is in power in Nigeria, endorsed President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, May 22 to seek a second and final […]
Gabon’s Interim President Nguema Announces Candidacy for April Election
Gabon’s interim President Brice Oligui Nguema, who celebrated his 50th birthday on Monday, March 3, has confirmed his intention to stand in the upcoming presidential […]
Tanzania’s Hassan nominated by ruling party as presidential candidate in October polls
Tanzania’s incumbent president Samia Suluhu Hassan has been nominated by the ruling party as its presidential candidate in the East African country’s upcoming general elections […]
Two years in prison required for “offending” Guinean head of state
On Thursday, January 2, a two-year prison sentence was requested against Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah, who is being tried in Conakry for “insult and […]
Mondlane calls for removal of weapons from Mozambique’s flag and Constitutional reform
Venâncio Mondlane, a presidential candidate and leader of the most significant challenge to Mozambique’s electoral results since the country’s first democratic elections in 1994, has […]
Chad launches campaign for historic legislative, municipal, and provincial elections
On Saturday, December 7, Chad officially began campaigning for its legislative, municipal, and provincial elections scheduled for December 29, 2024. This marks the final phase […]
Namibia: Electoral Commission announces victory for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibia has elected its first female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, marking a historic moment for the nation. The 72-year-old Vice-president and candidate of the ruling SWAPO […]
Mozambique: Main opposition absent, meeting to end electoral crisis cut short
The meeting convened by Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi with the presidential candidates on Tuesday, November 26, aimed at addressing the ongoing post-election crisis, ended after […]
Mozambique: Daniel Chapo confirms attendance of today’s meeting with other candidates
The Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo) confirmed on November 25 that its candidate, Daniel Chapo, will attend a meeting convened by President Filipe Nyusi on November […]