Obi, Kwankwaso Defect to NDC in Pre-Election Shake-Up in Nigeria
Two leading Nigerian opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of next year’s presidential election, signalling a […]
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Nigeria Opposition Parties Forge Alliance to Challenge Tinubu in 2027 Elections
Fourteen opposition parties in Nigeria have agreed to form a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging during a week-end meeting in Ibadan […]
Togo Opposition Boycotts 27 April Independence Celebrations
The main opposition party in Togo, the National Alliance for Change (ANC), led by Jean-Pierre Fabre on Tuesday, announced it will boycott the official Independence […]
Wadagni Secures Landslide Victory in Benin Presidential Poll
Romuald Wadagni has won Benin’s presidential election with 94.27 per cent of valid votes, according to results announced by the Constitutional Court on April 16. […]
Benin: Wadagni Poised for Victory as Benin Opposition Concedes Early
Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe conceded defeat on Monday, April 13 following the April 12, 2026 presidential election in Benin, acknowledging a clear lead by ruling […]
Togo Opposition Condemns APF Conference, Alleges Democratic Facade Amid Political Tensions
On April 7, 2026, opposition groups in Togo criticized the hosting of the 17th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments and Sections of the African Region […]
Touadéra sworn in for third term amid disputed election in Central African Republic
Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term as president on Monday, March 30, three months after a disputed general election. He will […]
Zimbabwe Opposition Figure Granted Bail Amid Tensions Over Constitutional Reforms
On Monday March 23, 2026, Zimbabwean opposition leader and former Finance minister Tendai Biti has been released on bail after his arrest for allegedly holding […]
Sassou Nguesso Secures Fifth Term with 94.8% in Congo-Brazzaville Election
Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected with 94.8 percent of the vote in Congo-Brazzaville’s presidential election, according to provisional results announced yesterday, March […]
Guinea-Bissau Military Deposes President After Disputed Elections, Halts Institutions
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on State television on Wednesday, November 26, declaring that they had seized power, just three days after national elections marked by […]