African Leaders

Gambia: President Adama Barrow Establishes New Political Party

President Adama Barrow of Gambia has officially launched his new political party in the country, this move is to boost…

February 1, 2021

Politics: Opposition Unites With Anti-Ouattara Rally in Ivory Coast

Political opposition leaders and their supporters joined forces in a united front at a rally of over 30,000 at the…

October 11, 2020

Breaking: Opposition Front United Against President Assoumani in Comoros

In an unprecedented union in the Comoros Islands, the opposition and all civil society movements in both the archipelago and…

October 11, 2020

News: Elections Without Credible Opposition Sees Democratic Setback in Benin

Auhoritinaism in Benin? Opponents and members of civil society in Benin have denounced the six-month away presidential election which they…

October 10, 2020

Business: Women powering the revolution in Africa digitally

On this edition of Business Africa, we meet the women bossing Twitter timeliness across the continent. Also on this show,…

October 2, 2020

NEWS: Mali’s sanctions set to take longer than expected to be lifted

It was hoped the Sunday appointment of Mali's new civilian prime minister, Moctar Ouane, should elevate sanctions imposed by neighbouring…

September 29, 2020

Ivory Coast: African Court of Justice Deems Gbagbo Worthy of Presidency

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights dominated on Friday to reject the exclusion of former Ivorian President Laurent…

September 26, 2020

Muyembe, Elumelu and Tambadou among world’s most influential people – Time Magazine

Nigerian philanthropist Tony Elumelu is one of the most recognizable African names on Time Magazine's 100 most influential people list…

September 24, 2020

Breaking: Malian Interim President Bah Ndaw Makes First Official Appearance

In his first public official appearance since being appointed Mali’s interim president — following the coup d’état in August, Bah…

September 24, 2020

Mali: The NCSP Junta Awaits a Response on Sanctions from ECOWAS

The Malian National Committee for the Salvation of the People(NCSP) awaits a response from the Economic Community of West African…

September 24, 2020

Pascal Affi N’Guessan Heeds Anti-Ouattara Civil Disobedience Calls

Opposition Unite? Former Ivorian Prime Minister and candidate for the upcoming presidential election on October 31, Pascal Affi N'Guessan, 67,…

September 23, 2020

Politics: Ouattara and only 3 More Approved to Run for Ivorian Presidency

The Constitutional Council, the top court in Cote d’Ivoire has officially validated the presidential candidacy bid of current President Alassane…

September 15, 2020

Breaking: 18-month Transition for Malian NCSP Junta Coup Leaders

One and a Half Year Transition The National Committee for the Salvation of the People (NCSP) junta coup leaders have…

September 13, 2020

Ivory Coast: PDCI’s Henri Bédié Inaugurated into Presidential Race

Jovial commotion on the streets of Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire as supporters celebrated on Saturday the presidential candidate nomination inauguration of…

September 13, 2020

Mali ‘s leader in protest backs civilian ‘rare bird’ to lead the transition

Influential Mali cleric Imam Mahmoud Dicko urged the military junta on Wednesday to comply with demands from West African leaders…

September 10, 2020

Zimbabweans Remember Mugabe 1 Year After His Passing

A long queue of downcast Zimbabweans stretches out in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe as inhabitants await their turn to receive their daily…

September 5, 2020

Tunisia: PM Handover Ceremony

The handover ceremony between Tunisia’s outgoing Prime Minister, Elyes Fakhfakh and his successor, Hichem Mechichi, took vicinity on Thursday in…

September 4, 2020

Former Malian President Keita Hospitalised in Private Clinic

Not long after being released from the 10-day detention imposed by the military coup leaders, the National Committee for the…

September 3, 2020

NEWS: Leader of the opposition in Tanzanian presidential race cries sabotage

Only simply lower back in Tanzania after a three-year scientific stay in Belgium following an assassination attempt, presidential candidate hopeful…

September 2, 2020

Gbagbo and Soro Officially Back in the Presidential Race

Initial Bid Rejection Two more candidates are officially in the running to be president in Cote d’Ivoire in time for…

September 1, 2020

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