Uganda’s Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term Amid Tight Security
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term after winning January’s disputed presidential election, […]
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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 […]
Burundi Ruling Party Backs Ndayishimiye for Second Term Bid in 2026
Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has been endorsed by the ruling CNDD-FDD as its candidate for the 2026 presidential election, the party announced on Sunday, April […]
Benin President-Elect Wadagni to Be Sworn in on May 24
Romuald Wadagni, who won Benin’s April 12 presidential election, will be sworn into office on May 24, according to an announcement yesterday, April 23, by […]
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. […]
Angolan President Attends Sassou Nguesso Inauguration in Congo
The President of Angola has travelled to Brazzaville to participate in the inauguration ceremony of Denis Sassou Nguesso, following his re-election in March 2026. The […]
Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Wins Presidential Election with 94.05%
Benin’s Minister of Finance, Romuald Wadagni, has secured a decisive victory in the country’s presidential election, obtaining 94.05 per cent of the vote, according to […]
Benin: Vote Counting Underway in Presidential Election
Vote counting has commenced in Benin following the close of polls in the first round of the country’s presidential election, marking a pivotal moment in […]
IGAD Deploys Observers as Djibouti Prepares for April 10 Presidential Election
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has engaged Djibouti’s political and electoral authorities ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for April 10. In a […]
Cameroon Shows Economic Resilience in 2025 Despite Election Disruptions, IMF Warns of 2026 Risks
Cameroon’s economy demonstrated “remarkable resilience” in 2025 despite multiple shocks, including the October 12 presidential election, according to the International Monetary Fund in a report […]