Ghana: Supreme Court confirms ruling party’s majority in Parliament
The ruling party in Ghana’s Parliament has retained its majority—at least according to a decision issued by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 12. The […]
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Ghana’s revived efforts to enact anti-LGBTQ law threaten human rights, HIV response
Ghana’s parliament has resubmitted a controversial new law, which proposes up to three years of imprisonment for LGBTQ individuals and increased penalties for promoting LGBTQ […]
Morocco: Emmanuel Macron Reaffirms France’s Support for Moroccan Sovereignty over Western Sahara
In a strongly worded speech before the Moroccan parliament, French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France’s strong and solid position regarding Western Sahara. The French president […]
Tunisia: Kaïs Saïed takes the oath after his re-election
President Kaïs Saïed was sworn in for his second term as President on Monday, October 21, before members of Parliament, just two weeks after securing […]
Kenya: Impeachment motion against Vice-president voted by MPs
In an unprecedented move in Kenya, Members of Parliament voted on Tuesday evening, October 8, to impeach Vice President Rigathi Gachagua following a lengthy day […]
Ethiopia: Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie elected President
Ethiopia has a new President. On Monday, October 7, Parliament elected Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie to succeed Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s first female Head of […]
Simões Pereira says that money from the “six billion” case went to the Guinean President’s advisor
The president of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) says he is open to dialogue with the President of […]
Guinea-Bissau’s parliament resumes activities on Friday
Domingos Simões Pereira, the Speaker of Guinea-Bissau’s dissolved parliament, has called for the resumption of parliamentary work on September 20. He announced a series of […]
Gambia’s Parliament Rejects Bill to Legalize Female Genital Mutilation
In a significant victory for human rights advocates, Gambia’s parliament has decisively rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female […]
IFP Agrees to Join South African Unity Government, Aiming to Break Political Impasse
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) of South Africa has announced its intention to join a proposed government of national unity, potentially breaking the political deadlock […]