Djibouti Heads to Predictable Polls as Guelleh Eyes Sixth Term
Voters in Djibouti are heading to the polls on Friday, April 10, to elect a President in a race widely seen as lacking suspense, with […]
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South Sudan Parliament Moves to Replace Speaker Kumba Amid Deepening Leadership Dispute
Lawmakers in South Sudan are set to convene on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to facilitate the installation of new parliamentary leadership, according to an announcement […]
Chaos Erupts at Zimbabwe Hearings Over Proposed Extension of President’s Term
A parliamentary public hearing in Harare on Tuesday, March 31, descended into violence amid growing tensions over proposed constitutional amendments that could extend the tenure […]
Nigeria’s Parliament Approves Expanded ₦68.3 Trillion 2026 Budget After Presidential Review
Nigeria’s Parliament on Tuesday approved a revised 68.30 trillion naira ($49.38 billion) budget for 2026, following a request by Bola Tinubu to adjust the initial […]
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 […]
Angola’s president attends Portuguese presidential inauguration in Lisbon
Angola’s President João Lourenço joined other Lusophone leaders in Lisbon on Monday, March 9, for the inauguration of António José Seguro as the new President […]
Somalia’s Parliament Approves New Constitution After Years of Debate
Somalia’s Parliament on Wednesday approved a long-awaited new constitution, bringing to an end years of review and political debate over the country’s governance framework. During […]
South Africa Eyes Gradual Economic Recovery as 2026 Growth Forecast Rises to 1.6%
South Africa’s economy is projected to expand by 1.6 per cent in 2026, up from an estimated 1.4 per cent in 2025, according to Finance […]
Sonko Pledges Security Overhaul and Reforms at UCAD After Feb. 9 Student Death
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday assured lawmakers in Dakar that security would be reinforced at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), following violent protests […]
Senegal’s National Assembly to Grill Sonko as Opposition Ends Boycott
Senegal’s National Assembly is set to receive Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday, February 24, for a closely watched question-and-answer session, marking a significant moment […]