The public's tolerance for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), which has ruled since the end of apartheid thirty years ago, will be put to the test in South Africa's May 29 election. Polls indicate…
Anti-coup groups are boycotting the talks to end…
The United Nations announced on Wednesday (June 8) that discussions had begun with the goal of breaking the political impasse that has persisted in Sudan. The most important democracy group in the country has decided…
The ruling party in Nigeria appoints a candidate…
On Tuesday, more than 2,300 delegates from Nigeria's ruling party are gathering in Abuja for the All Progressives Congress' (APC) primaries to nominate its candidate for the presidential election in 2023. These primaries are being…
Nigeria’s APC Picks Bola Tinubu For 2023 Presidential…
Bola Tinubu will lead the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) into next February's presidential election in Nigeria. The upcoming Nigerian presidential election will be held on 25 February 2023 to elect the President and Vice…
South Africa’s president investigated for undisclosed theft
Following revelations that he failed to report the theft of over $4 million in cash from his farm in northern Limpopo province, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a criminal inquiry. An affidavit from…
Hundreds take to the streets in Sudan to…
On Wednesday, hundreds of Sudanese demonstrators gathered in front of the United Nations mission in Khartoum, the country's capital, to demand that the mission be withdrawn. Supporters of Islamist groups were among the protesters. They…
To deceive the general public. Former President “Farmajo”…
The "House of the People's President" also "money laundering campaign" project, which aims to construct a residence for the late Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, the former president of Somalia, was officially kicked off by Farmajo's supporters.…
Ukraine War: Macky Sall tells Vladimir Putin about…
At a meeting in Russia, the African Union's secretary-general informed Vladimir Putin that African countries are innocent victims of Ukraine's conflict, and that Russia should assist in alleviating their pain. Macky Sall said during discussions…
Sudan still awaits justice after three years of…
Khartoum residents are on to the streets as they raise voice against Sudan’s military regime and demand justice for the victims of 2019’s deadly crackdown that killed scores of people. Demonstrators blocked the cities eastern…
Tunisia’s trade union has called a strike in…
The prominent Tunisian trade union center, UGTT, declared on Tuesday that a statewide public sector strike will take place on June 16 to protest rising prices and the privatization of major state-owned enterprises. Tunisia is…
A stampede during a Nigerian church food gathering…
A stampede killed more than 30 people in southern Nigeria on Saturday during a crowded church charity function where food was being distributed. After the disaster in Port Harcourt, in southern Rivers State, when people…
The African Union’s (AU) chairperson has called for…
Macky Sall, reiterating the African Union's appeal for the removal of Western sanctions against Zimbabwe, which have been in place for over two decades, made the statement. On Friday, he was giving a speech in…
The relationship between the United States and Somalia…
According to US military and intelligence officials, the US has been collaborating with Somali forces to constrain al-Shabab, al-Qaeda's most powerful ally. In exchange for cease-fire fighting, former US President Donald Trump has ordered the…
Zimbabwe hosts a conference to promote elephant ivory…
Zimbabwe has convened an international conference in the hopes of gaining worldwide backing for its campaign to sell its seized ivory stockpile. Officials warn that if the southern African country is not allowed to sell…
With Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s return to power, Somalia…
According to a statement from Villa Somalia on Saturday, Somalia's new president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, will officially take office today. The Presidential Handover Committee has chosen Monday, May 23rd as the date for the ceremony.…
Niger’s president said Mali’s pullout ends the G5…
According to statements made by the President of Niger, the dissolution of the G5 Sahel, a multinational force that was established to combat Islamist militants, will take place after Mali withdraws from the organization. In…
The restoration of Somalia’s relations with President Hassan…
After the upheaval caused by the government led by Farmaajo, Somalia elected a new leader who has the potential to restore relations with the rest of the world. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s relationship with Arab…
Odinga picks Martha Karua as his running mate…
Raila Odiga, a presidential candidate for the Azimio Laumoja party in Kenya, made the announcement on Monday that he had selected Martha Karua to serve as his running partner. On Monday, Raila Odinga announced at…
A former Rwandan government official faces a genocide…
On Monday, a former high-ranking Rwandan official was charged in Paris with taking part in the 1994 genocide in that African country. He is the highest-ranking person to face justice in France for the atrocities…
