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Namibia’s SWAPO party has won the 2024 elections, making Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah the first female president. Despite election controversies and opposition claims of irregularities, Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory marks a historic moment. She campaigned on economic diplomacy and job...
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo faces backlash after unveiling a statue of himself outside Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital. The statue, meant to highlight his contributions, drew criticism as many citizens and opposition leaders view it as self-glorification, especially with ongoing economic...
Botswana's ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party, conceded defeat after 58 years in power, as President Mokgweetsi Masisi acknowledged the victory of the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change led by Duma Boko. In a historic shift, Botswana's ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party...
Cameroon's presidency has denied rumors of President Paul Biya's death, labeling them as malicious. Samuel Ayolo, director of the civil cabinet, confirmed that Biya, 91, is alive and working from Geneva, despite ongoing health concerns. His long tenure raises questions about political stability...
Rumors of Cameroonian President Paul Biya’s death have sparked political speculation over succession plans, with opposition figures challenging potential dynastic rule. Following Biya’s extended absence from public events, concerns grow about Cameroon’s future leadership. Calls for transparency...
Ayachi Zammel, a Tunisian presidential candidate, has been sentenced to six months in prison for using fraudulent certificates. This decision comes days before Tunisia's presidential election on October 6, raising concerns about political integrity. Zammel's lawyer claims the ruling is an...
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, at 91, has announced his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election, aiming for an eighth term. His decision has sparked outrage among opposition parties and citizens, who question the democratic process and his age, as he has ruled since 1982. In a surprising...
The Supreme Court of Ghana has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of laws criminalizing homosexuality, affirming that Ghana will not adopt foreign cultural norms. The court emphasized the importance of traditional family values and public morality in its unanimous ruling...
Kenyan President William Ruto dismisses his entire cabinet after protests over tax hikes turn deadly, aiming to form a broad-based government. Amidst public outcry and economic challenges, Ruto faces calls for reform and faces a credit downgrade from Moody's, highlighting Kenya's fiscal...
ECOWAS warns of disintegration and heightened insecurity following Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger's formation of a breakaway confederation. ECOWAS President Omar Alieu Touray stresses the need for urgent measures and appoints Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to mediate the crisis amid...
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